1204518-08-0 | [3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl](2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)iodonium triflate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
100mg	98%	in stock	$84.00	$59.00
250mg	98%	in stock	$113.00	$79.00
1g	98%	in stock	$183.00	$128.00
5g	98%	in stock	$545.00	$381.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB56301
• Chemical Name: [3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl](2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)iodonium triflate
• CAS Number: 1204518-08-0
• Molecular Formula: C17H15F6IO3S
• Molecular Weight: 540.2591
• MDL Number: MFCD20264880
• SMILES: FC(S(=O)(=O)[O-])(F)F.Cc1cc(C)c(c(c1)C)[I+]c1cccc(c1)C(F)(F)F

Upstream Synthesis Route

The [3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl](2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)iodonium triflate is a versatile reagent commonly used in chemical synthesis. It serves as an efficient source of trifluoromethylphenyl cation, a highly reactive intermediate that participates in a wide range of organic transformations. This reagent is particularly valuable in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, as it enables the introduction of the trifluoromethyl group into various positions of the target molecule with high efficiency.One of the key applications of [3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl](2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)iodonium triflate is in the functionalization of aromatic compounds. By using this reagent, chemists can effectively incorporate the trifluoromethyl group into aromatic rings, leading to the formation of valuable fluorinated products. This reaction serves as a powerful tool in medicinal chemistry, agrochemical synthesis, and material science, where the introduction of fluorine-containing motifs can significantly enhance the physicochemical properties of the target compounds.Furthermore, the unique reactivity of [3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl](2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)iodonium triflate allows for the efficient construction of diverse molecular scaffolds. Chemists can exploit this reagent in various transformations, such as arylation, alkylation, and cross-coupling reactions, to access structurally complex molecules with high selectivity and yield. By leveraging the specific reactivity of the trifluoromethylphenyl cation, researchers can streamline the synthesis of challenging compounds and accelerate the discovery of novel materials and pharmaceuticals.