TMSCF₃
TMSCF₃ is the abbreviation of trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane.
Meaning of trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane
Noun
trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane (uncountable, abbreviation TMSCF₃)
- A fluorinated organosilicon reagent used in organic chemistry to transfer a trifluoromethyl group (–CF₃) onto other molecules, especially in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fluorinated compounds. It acts as a stable source of reactive CF₃ units during chemical reactions.
- Synonyms:
- Ruppert–Prakash reagent
Questions about TMSCF₃
- What is TMSCF₃ the abbreviation of?
- TMSCF₃ is the abbreviation of trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane.
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