Sodium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide 99%

Sodium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (91742-21-1)

Sodium trifluoromethanesulfonimide, (CAS: 91742-21-1) also known by its synonym Sodium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide and Na TFSI is an inorganic salt with the empirical formula C2F6NNaO4S2. The compound has a molecular weight of 303.14 g/mol and a melting point between 257.1-258.4 °C. The SMILES string for this compound is “FC(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)N([Na])S(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F”, and its InChI is “1S/C2F6NO4S2.Na/c3-1(4,5)14(10,11)9-15(12,13)2(6,7)8;/q-1;+1”.

Key Applications:

Electrolyte for Batteries and Fuel Cells: Sodium trifluoromethanesulfonimide serves as an electrolyte in batteries and fuel cells, contributing to the efficient production of electricity in these devices.

Ionic Liquids: This compound is also used in the formulation of ionic liquids, which are salts in a liquid state that have a wide range of applications, including in chemical synthesis and as solvents.

Lewis Acids: Furthermore, sodium trifluoromethanesulfonimide can be used as a Lewis acid, which is a chemical species that can accept a pair of electrons to form a new bond. Lewis acids are commonly used in chemical reactions, including catalysis and organic synthesis.

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