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Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate, 99% min
Description
Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate is used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis and as a co-catalyst in organometallic catalysis. It is also used as a reactant in the preparation of stable indium bacteriochlorins and decahydroquinoline-type toxins through intramolecular hetero Diels-Alder reactions. Further, it is used in the synthesis of benzoxazoles through cyclocondensations.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | (decomposition) |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in hydrocarbons and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water |
| Formula Weight | 562.02 |
| Percent Purity | ≤99% |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Chemical Name or Material | Indium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate |
Safety and Handling
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
RUO – Research Use Only
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