Silver Trifluoroacetate

Basic Information of Silver Trifluoroacetate

CAS No.	2966-50-9
EC No.	221-013-4
Chemical Formula	AgCF₃COO
Molecular Weight	220.88 g/mol
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor	Odorless
Melting point	Decomposes >200 °C
Boiling point	Not applicable (decomposes)
Density	approx. 2.4 g/cm³
Solubility	Moderately soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents (acetone, acetonitrile, DMF)
Nature (hazards)	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause allergic skin reaction, harmful if swallowed or inhaled, toxic to aquatic life
RIDADR	UN 3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Silver trifluoroacetate), Class 9, Packing Group III
Chemical Structure

Primary Applications of Silver Trifluoroacetate

Silver Trifluoroacetate provides a strong Lewis acidic Ag⁺ source and is widely used in organic synthesis, nanoparticle preparation, and antimicrobial formulations.

1. Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis
   Preferred precursor for controlled reduction in organic solvents to produce monodisperse Ag nanoparticles with enhanced stability and plasmonic properties for SERS, biosensors, and catalysis.

2. Organometallic Silver Complex Synthesis
   Serves as starting material for preparing Ag(I) complexes with phosphines, carbenes, or other ligands in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis research.

3. Antimicrobial & Biocidal Applications
   Incorporated into coatings, textiles, medical devices, and polymers for controlled release of Ag⁺ ions with strong antimicrobial activity.

4. Supported Silver Catalyst Preparation
   Used in impregnation or reduction to deposit Ag on carbon, alumina, or oxide supports for selective oxidation and ethylene oxide catalysis.

5. Organic Synthesis & Reagent Applications
   Employed as a mild oxidant or silver source in trifluoroacetoxylation, decarboxylation, and silver-assisted reactions in fine chemical synthesis.

6. Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
   Facilitates silver nanoshell, nanowire, or composite synthesis for conductive inks, transparent electrodes, and functional coatings.

• Accurate Silver Content & Purity
  Precise analytical control ensures uniform Ag content, low heavy metal impurities, and batch reproducibility for reliable reduction or synthesis performance.

• Secure Precious Metal Sourcing
  Transparent, responsible silver procurement with inventory buffering to provide supply stability and competitive pricing.

• Technical Application Support
  Dedicated specialists provide advice on reduction protocols, nanoparticle stabilization, antimicrobial formulation, and process optimization.

• Full Regulatory Compliance
  Comprehensive COA, REACH, RoHS, and detailed SDS documentation to facilitate global operations and audits.

• Sustainability & Recycling Commitment
  Ethical sourcing practices and silver recovery/recycling programs aligned with ESG objectives and circular economy principles.

Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Skin Corrosion (Category 1B); Serious Eye Damage (Category 1); Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4); Aquatic Chronic (Category 2)

• Hazard Statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H302: Harmful if swallowed; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

• UN Number: UN 3077

• Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles)

• Packing Group: III