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tri·flu·o·romethane·sul·fonate

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  1. Trifluoromethanesulfonate

    Trifluoromethanesulfonate, also known by the trivial name triflate, is a functional group with the formula CF3SO3-. The triflate group is often represented by -OTf, as opposed to -Tf. For example, n-butyl triflate can be written as CH3CH2CH2CH2OTf. The triflate anion, CF3SO3- is an extremely stable polyatomic ion, being the conjugate base of triflic acid, one of the strongest acids known. It is defined as a superacid, because it is more acidic than pure sulfuric acid.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trifluoromethanesulfonate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trifluoromethanesulfonate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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