Ammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate or ammonium triflate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula . This is the ammonium salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid).
Synthesis The compound is typically prepared by neutralising trifluoromethanesulfonic acid with ammonia or an ammonium salt, followed by crystallisation.
Properties The compound is a white, crystalline powder, soluble in water.
Uses The compound exhibits strong acidity, making it useful as a reagent in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis and catalysis.
Ammonium triflate is widely investigated as an ionic dopant in solid polymer electrolytes, particularly those based on poly(ethylene oxide), iota‑carrageenan, or other biopolymers.
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