Chemical Name: | 2-Chloro-6-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl triflate |
CAS Number: | 1449472-59-6 |
Product Number: | AG00ASFP(AGN-PC-0WAM03) |
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2-Chloro-6-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is a versatile reagent commonly used in organic synthesis. It serves as an effective electrophilic aromatic substitution agent due to the presence of the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethanesulfonyl group. This reagent can selectively react with various nucleophiles to introduce the 2-chloro-6-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl group onto aromatic rings.In chemical synthesis, 2-Chloro-6-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl trifluoromethanesulfonate is particularly valuable in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, pharmaceutical intermediates, and functional materials. Its ability to functionalize aromatic systems with precision makes it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists working on complex molecule construction. This reagent is often employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and materials science.Moreover, the trimethylsilyl group attached to the phenyl ring can serve as a protecting group, allowing for selective deprotection under specific conditions. This versatility enhances the utility of 2-Chloro-6-(trimethylsilyl)phenyl trifluoromethanesulfonate in organic synthesis, enabling the controlled manipulation of chemical structures during the synthetic process.