POTASSIUM TRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONATE

The Potassium trifluoromethanesulfonate, with the CAS registry number 2926-27-4, is also called Methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, potassium salt (1:1). It is a kind of white crystals or crystalline powder which is also hygroscopic, and it belongs to the following product categories: Catalysts for Organic Synthesis; Homogeneous Catalysts; Metal Triflates; Synthetic Organic Chemistry. The molecular formula of this chemical is CF₃HSO₃K.

The physical properties of Potassium trifluoromethanesulfonate are as following: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.37; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -3.87; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -3.87; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 0; (12)Polar Surface Area: 62.75 Å²; (13)Enthalpy of Vaporization: kJ/mol; (14)Boiling Point: 162 °C at 760 mmHg; (15)Vapour Pressure: 1.14 mmHg at 25°C.

Uses of Potassium trifluoromethanesulfonate: It can react with 2,4,6-trimethyl-pyridine to produce N-Fluoro-2,4,6-trimethylpyridinium triflate and N-Fluoro-2-fluoromethyl-4,6-dimethylpyridinium triflate. This reaction will need reagent 10 % F₂-N₂, and the solvent acetonitrile. The reaction time is 3 hours with temperature of -40°C, and the yield is about 81%.   

You should be cautious while dealing with this chemical. It irritates eyes, respiratory system and skin. Therefore, you had better take the following instructions: Wear suitable protective clothing, and in case of contacting with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: [K+].FC(F)(F)S([O-])(=O)=O
(2)InChI: InChI=1/CHF3O3S.K/c2-1(3,4)8(5,6)7;/h(H,5,6,7);/q;+1/p-1
(3)InChIKey: GLGXXYFYZWQGEL-REWHXWOFAH