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Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity inorganic metal sulfonate salt widely used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, cyclizations, and polymerizations. It is also employed as a water-tolerant Lewis acid catalyst for Diels-Alder reactions, Mukaiyama aldol additions, and Friedel-Crafts acylations. This chemical has a CAS number of 128008-30-0, a molecular formula of C3F9InO9S3, and a molecular weight of 562.03 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions but requires careful handling, as indicated by its "Warning" signal word. Molekula supplies Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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5 g — £69.90 per pack ex VAT · £83.88 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White solid |
| Assay | >98% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 35446954 |
| CAS Number | 128008-30-0 |
| IUPAC Name | indium(3+);tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate) |
| Molecular Formula | C3F9InO9S3 |
| Molecular Weight | 562.03 |
| Exact Mass | 561.76 |
| SMILES | C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[O-].C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[O-].C(F)(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[In+3] |
| InChIKey | UCYRAEIHXSVXPV-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| InChI | InChI=1S/3CHF3O3S.In/c3*2-1(3,4)8(5,6)7;/h3*(H,5,6,7);/q;;;+3/p-3 |
| PubChem CID | 2734680 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2904.99.5000 |
| Tariff Code | 2904990090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)indiganyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
- C3F9InO9S3
- INDIUM TRIFLATE
- Indium trifluoromethanesulfonate
- indium tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate)
- indium(3+) ion tritrifluoromethanesulfonate
- indium(3+);trifluoromethanesulfonate
- Methanesulfonic acid, 1,?1,?1-?trifluoro-?, indium(3+) salt (3:1)
- trifluoromethanesulfonic acid indium salt
Frequently asked questions
What is Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate commonly used for?
It is primarily used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, including polymerization reactions, Friedel-Crafts alkylations, and other Lewis acid-catalyzed processes.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate?
The molecular formula is C₃F₉InO₉S₃, and the molecular weight is 562.03 g/mol.
What safety classification does Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate have?
The product is labeled with the signal word 'Warning' under GHS classification, indicating moderate hazard.
How should Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
Does Molekula supply Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities upon request—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation is provided with an order of Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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