Silver Trifluoromethanesulfonate (AgCF3SO3) Description
Silver trifluoromethanesulfonate, often abbreviated as AgOTf, is a chemical compound composed of silver (Ag) cations and trifluoromethanesulfonate (OTf) anions. It is light‐sensitive, hygroscopic and soluble in water as well as in most organic solvents. The trifluoromethanesulfonate (OTf) ion acts as a ligand, thereby coordinating with the silver ion (Ag+).

Silver Trifluoromethanesulfonate (AgCF3SO3) Specifications
Content: 99%
Lead Time: 1–2 weeks
CAS Number: 2923-28-6
Purity: Meets analytical grade standards
Particle Size: Fine powder form
Packaging: Securely sealed containers to prevent contamination
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and air
Silver Trifluoromethanesulfonate (AgCF3SO3) Applications
The trifluoromethanesulfonate ion is a weakly coordinating anion. Silver trifluoromethanesulfonate is a useful halide abstraction reagent. It serves as a reactive trifluoromethylating agent and a source of soluble silver ions, which are utilised to generate electrophilic onium species and to facilitate Friedel–Crafts, nucleophilic alkene cyclisation and esterification reactions.
It produces olefins from secondary phosphates and thiophosphates. Consequently, this reagent enables the etherification of alcohols with primary alkyl halides under mild conditions.
It is employed in the synthesis of cationic rhodium catalysts derived from Rh complexes for the hydrophosphination of acetylenes. It is also used as a catalyst for the formation of silyl ethers via the hydrosilylation of aldehydes.
Pictograms

GHS05
Warning Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H315 – H318
Precautionary Statements
P264 – P280 – P302 + P352 – P305 + P351 + P338 – P332 + P313 – P362 + P364
Hazard Classifications
Eye damage Category 1 – Skin irritation Category 2
Storage Class Code
11 – Flammable solids
WGK
WGK 3
Personal Protective Equipment
Dust mask Type N95 (US), Eye protection, Gloves
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Silver Trifluoromethanesulfonate (AgCF3SO3) Packagings
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