CAS 76089-77-5: Cerium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate

Cerium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate, min. 98% (Cerium triflate)

Cerium(III) trifluoromethanesulphonate

It is employed as intermediate for organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Cerium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate is a reagent that is used in organic synthesis. It can be used to remove hydroxyl groups from carbohydrates, such as the removal of acetyl groups from acetic anhydride. Cerium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate also has the ability to react with virus particles, which may result in their inactivation. This compound can be used as a catalyst for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and has been shown to have antiviral activity against human cytomegalovirus. Cerium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate reacts with chloride ion to produce hydrogen chloride gas, which makes it useful for removing chlorides from organic compounds. Cerium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate forms stable complexes with nitrogen atoms and has been shown to form x-ray crystal structures.