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Mercury(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Hg(OTf)2 exhibits remarkable catalytic activity for the hydroxylative cyclization of 1,6-enynes. Mercuric triflate is a very versatile reagent and has been used for several organic catalytic transformations including C-C bond forming cyclizations, alkyne hydrations, heterocycle synthesis and very recently in C-N bond forming reactions. Commonly used as the metal source for Lewis acid catalyzed asymmetric reactions.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >350°C |
Color | White |
Linear Formula | Hg(CF3SO3)2 |
Quantity | 1 g |
UN Number | UN2025 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | It is soluble in H2O and CH3CN,fairly soluble in CH3NO2 and CH2Cl2,insoluble in hexane,ether,and toluene. |
Formula Weight | 498.72 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Physical Form | Powder |
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Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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T12H022 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/11/2021 | 039305.03,039305.14,039305.06 |
W20C030 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/11/2021 | 039305.03,039305.14,039305.06 |
B24X019 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/11/2021 | 039305.03,039305.14,039305.06 |
A22Z035 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/11/2021 | 039305.03,039305.14,039305.06 |
L04U025 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/11/2021 | 039305.03,039305.14,039305.06 |
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