Synthesis of Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid from CHF3

Trifluoromethane is transformed to trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (TFMSA) at low temperature in a liquid-phase reaction in a strong acid such as fuming sulfuric acid as well as in a strong basic solution such as t-BuOK/DMF.

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Published inOrganic process research & development Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 660 - 662
Main Authors Mukhopadhyay, Sudip, Bell, Alexis T., Srinivas, R. Vijay, Smith, Gary S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Chemical Society 01.07.2004
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Summary:Trifluoromethane is transformed to trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (TFMSA) at low temperature in a liquid-phase reaction in a strong acid such as fuming sulfuric acid as well as in a strong basic solution such as t-BuOK/DMF.
ISSN:1083-6160
1520-586X
DOI:10.1021/op040007r