Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid tert-butyldimethylsilyl ester NEW

tert-Butyldimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is a highly reactive silylating agent and lewis acid capable of converting primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols to their respectctive TBDMS. tert-Butyldimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is also used to covert ketones and lactones into their enol silyl ethers.

Appearance and properties: transparent liquid

Density: 1.151 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Boiling point: 65-67 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)

Melting point: <0ºC

Flash point: 98 °F

Refractive index: n20/D 1.385(lit.)

Water solubility: DECOMPOSES

Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Storage condition: 2-8ºC