Potassium trifluoromethanesulfonate is the potassium salt of trifluoromethanesulphonic acid with the chemical formula .
Synthesis The compound can be prepared by neutralizing a warm aqueous solution of trifluoromethanesulphonic acid with potassium carbonate.
Physical properties The compound forms a white hygroscopic powder. Soluble in water.
Chemical properties The compound reacts with sulfuric acid and, after distillation, produces trifluoromethanesulfonic acid.
Uses Potassium trifluoromethanesulfonate is used as a reagent in the creation of guanine-quadruplex hybrid materials. Additionally, it functions as a supporting electrolyte during electrochemical investigations that provide evidence for the presence of gold anions in ethylenediamine.
The compound can also be used as a component of the molten salt electrolyte in batteries.
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