Thallium Trifluoroacetate


Thallium trifluoroacetate is white crystalline powder or particles, which turns brown or viscous. Thallium reagent is a kind of aromatic compound. It is hygroscopic and dissolve in water. (CF3COO)3Tl is short for TTFA. It is extremely toxic. Please be caution when handling it. Thallium(III) oxide is the raw material.

C6O6FTl is a highly specialized compound primarily utilized in organic synthesis and chemical research. With unique properties conferred by the presence of thallium and trifluoroacetate ions, this compound has found application in selective oxidation reactions, synthetic methodologies, and as a reagent in the study of organic reaction mechanisms. Its reactivity and versatility in certain complex transformations make it valuable for advanced chemical synthesis in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries.

Thallium Trifluoroacetate

CAS No.:23586-53-0EINECS No.:245-761-1Molecular Formula:C6O6FTlMolecular Weight:543.43
Melting Point:213℃UN1707 6.1/PG 2Storage Condition:2-8℃ 

Applications

Thallium(III) trifluoroacetate is important intermediate for synthesizing aromatic iodide, aromatic fluroide, aromatic nitrile and phenol. It is also raw material for symmetric and asymetric biphenyl and arylboronic acid.

In organic synthesis, C6O6FTl is known for its role as an oxidizing agent, particularly in selective oxidative transformations. Its ability to facilitate oxidation under controlled conditions allows it to be used in the synthesis of complex molecules, which is crucial in pharamaceutical development and the creation of speciality chemicals. It enables the formation of carbon-oxygen and carbon-nitrogen bonds efficiently, helping chemist to streamline synthetic pathways and achieve high yields with precision. Researchers have found it useful in synthesizing heterocyclic compounds, key intermediates in pharamaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Thallium trifluoroacetate is also a valuable tool in mechanistic studies within organic chemistry. Its behavior in reactions provides insights into reaction pathways, intermediate stability, and the effects of electronic and steric factors, helping chemists to understand and optimize synthetic processes. This makes it a valuable reagent in academic and industrial research, contributing to the development of new synthetic methodologies.