2966-50-9 | Silver trifluoroacetate

CAS:2966-50-9 | Silver trifluoroacetate ,Description

Silver trifluoroacetate (AgTFA) is an organometallic compound composed of silver and trifluoroacetate ions. It is a colorless, odorless solid that is soluble in water and other polar solvents. AgTFA has a wide range of applications in scientific research due to its unique properties. It is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, as an inhibitor of enzymes and as a ligand for proteins. It has also been used in the study of protein-ligand interactions and the inhibition of enzymes.
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Anion-Templated Silver Clusters:
  • A study by Li et al. (2019) explored the use of a trivalent tetrahedral anion in the formation of a 26-nucleus silver cluster. This cluster exhibited unique light absorption and photoluminescent properties, highlighting the role of AgC₂F₃O₂ in developing novel silver clusters with potential applications in materials science (Li et al., 2019).
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) for Superconducting Wires:
  • Shapiro et al. (1992) utilized AgC₂F₃O₂ in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process to deposit silver films, particularly for superconducting wire applications. This study emphasizes the role of AgC₂F₃O₂ in producing high-quality silver films at low temperatures and pressures, which are crucial for the fabrication of superconducting materials (Shapiro et al., 1992).
• Silver-Catalyzed Organic Synthesis:
  • Yang and Tsui (2019) developed a catalytic method using silver(I) trifluoroacetate for the trifluoromethylalkynylation of unactivated alkenes. This method allows for the construction of two C-C bonds simultaneously, demonstrating the catalyst's efficacy in organic synthesis (Yang & Tsui, 2019).
• Coordination Polymers and Frameworks:
  • Hu and Mak (2013) synthesized silver(I) trifluoroacetate complexes containing various ancillary heteroaromatic N-donor ligands. These complexes form 3D supramolecular architectures, indicating the potential of AgC₂F₃O₂ in constructing coordination polymers with diverse structural motifs (Hu & Mak, 2013) .
• Photoluminescent Properties and Fluorescent Silver Nanoparticles:
  • Maretti et al. (2009) highlighted the use of AgC₂F₃O₂ in the facile photochemical synthesis of highly fluorescent silver nanoparticles (AgFNP), showcasing its role in producing luminescent materials with potential applications in various fields (Maretti et al., 2009).

• Silver-Catalyzed Hydrosilylation:

  • Wile and Stradiotto (2006) demonstrated the chemoselective hydrosilylation of aldehydes using silver triflate, a process where AgC₂F₃O₂ plays a crucial role as a catalyst. This indicates its utility

  in catalyzing reactions for synthesizing silyl ethers, an important class of compounds in organic chemistry .

• Structural Analysis and Shielding Tensors:
  • Griffin et al. (1972) used coherent averaging techniques to examine the 19F shielding tensors of the trifluoromethyl group in single crystals of silver trifluoroacetate. This research provides insights into the molecular structure and dynamics, which are essential in understanding the chemical behavior of silver trifluoroacetate in various applications (Griffin et al., 1972).
• Anion-Dependent Structures of Luminescent Silver(I) Complexes:
  • Seward et al. (2003) explored the structures of various silver(I) complexes with AgC₂F₃O₂, highlighting how different counterions can influence the mode of coordination and overall structure. This study reveals the versatility of AgC₂F₃O₂ in forming structurally diverse luminescent complexes (Seward et al., 2003).

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