Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
6226-25-1
Molecular Formula
C3H2F6O3S
Molecular Weight
232.1 g/mol
Synonym

Methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ester; 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl trifluoromethylsulfonate; Trifluoro(trifluoromethanesulfonylmethoxy)methane; 2,2,2-Tris(fluoranyl)ethyltris(fluoranyl)methanesulfonate

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is a highly reactive organofluorine compound used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis. It is primarily employed to introduce the 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group into molecules, which can enhance the metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioactivity of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.