Sodium Triflate

Basic Information of Sodium Triflate

CAS No.:	2926-30-9
Linear Formula:	CF₃SO₃Na
Molecular Weight:	172.06
Appearance:	White crystalline powder.
Melting Point:	253-255 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	57 °C(lit.)
Solubility:	Highly soluble in water, ethanol, acetonitrile, DMF, and other polar organic solvents.
Stability:	Excellent thermal stability; non-hygroscopic (less prone to moisture absorption compared to some other salts).
Purity:	Available in high purity grades (e.g., 99% min) for sensitive electrochemical and synthetic applications.
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of Sodium Triflate (Sodium Trifluoromethanesulfonate)

Sodium Triflate's unique combination of high solubility, thermal stability, and electrochemical properties makes it an invaluable component in several advanced technological fields:

1. Electrolyte Salt in Batteries and Supercapacitors:

   Sodium Triflate is a key electrolyte salt used in various electrochemical energy storage devices:

• Aqueous Batteries: Its high solubility and stability in water make it suitable for aqueous battery systems.

• Sodium-Ion Batteries (NIBs): Explored as an alternative electrolyte salt in NIB research due to the abundance and low cost of sodium.

• Supercapacitors: Contributes to high performance in certain supercapacitor designs.

2. Catalyst and Additive in Organic Synthesis:

   It can function as a mild Lewis acid catalyst or a supporting electrolyte/additive in various organic reactions:

• Phase Transfer Catalysis: Enhances the rate of reactions involving immiscible phases.

• Catalysis: Used in certain organic transformations where a weakly coordinating anion is beneficial.

3. Component in Ionic Liquids:

   The triflate anion is a common component in the formulation of ionic liquids, where Sodium Triflate can be used as a precursor or additive to impart specific properties like conductivity and stability.

4. Reference Electrode Fill Solutions:

   Due to its high solubility and stability, it is sometimes used in reference electrode fill solutions in electrochemistry.

5. Polymer Chemistry:

   Can be incorporated into polymer matrices or used in polymerization reactions to modify properties or facilitate specific synthetic routes.

Its role as an electrolyte salt is discussed in TFSI and triflate salts in electrochemistry.

For a broader understanding of how alkali metal triflates fit within triflate chemistry, refer to the overview of triflic acid and triflate chemistry.

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