Trihexyltetradecylphosphonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide (CAS 460092-03-9)

Trihexyltetradecylphosphonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide, known as TTA-TFSA, stands as a zwitterionic phosphonium salt extensively employed across various scientific research applications. The broad spectrum of scientific research applications for Trihexyltetradecylphosphonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide encompasses several key areas. Most notably, it serves as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of diverse organic compounds, including amides and esters. Additionally, it acts as a vital reagent in the synthesis of peptides and oligonucleotides. Moreover, Trihexyltetradecylphosphonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide finds application in polymer synthesis and the creation of other materials. Functioning as a Lewis acid catalyst, Trihexyltetradecylphosphonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide facilitates molecular reactions by donating a pair of electrons to one of the reactants. This electron donation leads to the formation of a covalent bond between the participating molecules, thus enhancing the efficiency of their reaction.