Trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride
Agent Name
Trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride
CAS Number
358-23-6
Formula
C2-F6-O5-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, 1,1'-anhydride; Methanesulfonic acid, trifluoro-, anhydride; Trifluoromethanesulphonic anhydride; [ChemIDplus] 1,1,1-Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid 1,1'-anhydride; Triflate anhydride; Triflic anhydride; [Merck Index] UN3265
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Other
Description
Colorless hygroscopic liquid; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent in synthetic organic chemistry; [Merck Index]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; Corrosive; [Merck Index] Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
8 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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