Triflyl group

In organic chemistry, the triflyl group (systematic name: trifluoromethanesulfonyl group) is a functional group with the formula and structure . The triflyl group is often represented by –Tf.

The related triflate group (trifluoromethanesulfonate) has the formula , and is represented by –OTf.

See also

• Triflyl azide, TfN₃
• Trioctylmethylammonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide,
• Comins' reagent
• Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)aniline
• Triflic anhydride (CF₃SO₂)₂O is a very strong triflating agent.

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