Product Description

Product1493-13-6
CAS1493-13-6
FormulaCHF3O3S
SynonymTrifluoromethane sulfonic acid, Magic acid, Triflic acid, Trifluoromethyl sulfonic acid

Typical Product Specifications

BRN Number1812100
Vapor Density5.2
RTECS® NumbersPB2771000
Merck9676
Boiling Point162 °C
Water solubilitySOLUBLE
StabilityStable. Incompatible with acids, alkalis, metals.
Vapor Pressure8 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
SensitiveHygroscopic
Storage Temperature-20°C
Melting Point< 25 &deg; C
log P (octanol-water)-0.490
Boiling Point166 &deg; C
Molecular weight150.08
SolubilityMiscible in H<sub>2</sub>O
Refractive Index1.327
Density1.696 g/mL at 25 &deg;C
Colorslightly brown
Melting Point-40 &deg;C
Flash PointNone
Notes1493-13-6 uses and applications include: Chemical synthesis; intermediates; esterificationalkylationhydroisomerizationacylation catalyst; reactant; polymerization of epoxies, styrenes, and THF; petroleum refining; explosives; dyes; paints; electrolytes; formation of biaryls; foods (catalyst in production of cocoa butter substitute from palm oil); catalyst for pharmaceuticals Suggested storage of 1493-13-6: Hygroscopic
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionIntermediates, Catalyst
IndustryPharmaceutical
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