Copper(II) triflate
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| Copper(II) triflate | |
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| IUPAC name | Copper (II) trifluoromethanesulfonate |
| Other names | Copper (II) triflate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [34946-82-2] |
| SMILES | [Cu+2].FC(F)(F)S([O-])(=O)=O.FC(F)(F)S([O-])(=O)=O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | Cu(CF3SO3)2 |
| Molar mass | 361.67 g/mol |
| Appearance | white to pale blue powder; hygroscopic |
| Solubility in water | very soluble |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Copper (II) triflate, Cu(OSO2CF3)2, is the copper (II) salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid), a superacid. This substance is a powerful Lewis acid, used as catalyst in several organic reactions.
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