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Update Date2026-04-05 19:43:38 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM001383
Identification
Common NameSilver trifluoromethanesulfonate
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionSilver trifluoromethanesulfonate, or silver triflate, is the triflate salt of silver. It is used in inorganic and organometallic chemistry to replace halide anions or ligands. Silver is a metallic element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. It occurs naturally in its pure, free form, as an alloy with gold and other metals, and in minerals such as argentite and chlorargyrite. (5, 6, 8)
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Contaminant Type
  • Food Toxin
  • Industrial/Workplace Toxin
  • Organic Compound
  • Organofluoride
  • Organometallic
  • Silver Compound
  • Synthetic Compound
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
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Silver trifluoromethanesulfonic acidGenerator
Silver trifluoromethanesulphonateGenerator
Silver trifluoromethanesulphonic acidGenerator
Eu(otf)3MeSH
Cupric trifluoromethanesulfonateMeSH
Samarium triflateMeSH
Silver triflateMeSH
TrifluoromethanesulfonateMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acidMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, aluminum saltMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, barium saltMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, cerium (+3) saltMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, lithium saltMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, samarium saltMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, zinc saltMeSH
Zinc triflateMeSH
AgOTf CPDMeSH
In(otf)3MeSH
Aluminum triflateMeSH
Cerium triflateMeSH
Indium triflateMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, cupric saltMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, indium saltMeSH
As(otf)2MeSH
TFMSA CPDMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, lanthanum (+3) saltMeSH
Al(otf)3MeSH
Cu(otf)2MeSH
Mercury(II) trifluoromethanesulfonateMeSH
Triflic acidMeSH
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, silver (+1) saltMeSH
Chemical FormulaCAgF3O3S
Average Molecular Mass256.937 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass255.857 g/mol
CAS Registry Number1493-13-6
IUPAC Nameargentio trifluoromethanesulfonate
Traditional Nameargentio trifluoromethanesulfonate
SMILESFC(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)O[Ag]
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/CHF3O3S.Ag/c2-1(3,4)8(5,6)7;/h(H,5,6,7);/q;+1/p-1
InChI KeyQRUBYZBWAOOHSV-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as trifluoromethanesulfonates. These are alkanesulfonic acids, that contain a sulfonate group that is substituted with a trifluoromethyl group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassOrganic sulfonic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassOrganosulfonic acids and derivatives
Direct ParentTrifluoromethanesulfonates
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Trifluoromethanesulfonate
  • Methanesulfonate
  • Organosulfonic acid
  • Sulfonyl
  • Trihalomethane
  • Organic metal halide
  • Organic transition metal salt
  • Alkyl fluoride
  • Organic silver salt
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic salt
  • Halomethane
  • Organic oxide
  • Organosulfur compound
  • Organofluoride
  • Organohalogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Alkyl halide
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
  • Extracellular
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateLiquid
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting Point< 25°C
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility3.19 g/LALOGPS
logP1.7ALOGPS
logP1.6ChemAxon
logS-1.9ALOGPS
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area43.37 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count2ChemAxon
Refractivity15.77 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability9.33 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-0490000000-fd63f5fd9ab94687ed52Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-001i-0920000000-11c192826b41112b8c3dSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-001a-1900000000-510de12f35ceb502f1baSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureOral (5) ; inhalation (5) ; dermal (5)
Mechanism of ToxicityMetallic silver is oxidized and may deposit in the tissues, causing arygria. The silver ion is known to inhibit glutathione peroxidase and NA+,K+-ATPase activity, disrupting selenium-catalyzed sulfhydryl oxidation-reduction reactions and intracellular ion concentrations, respectively. Silver nanoparticles are believed to disrupt the mitochondrial respiratory chain, causing oxidative stress, reduced ATP synthesis, and DNA damage. (5, 1, 2, 3, 4)
MetabolismSilver and its compounds can be absorbed via inhalation, while silver compounds can also be absorbed orally and dermally. It distributes throughout the body in the blood, particularily to the liver. Insoluble silver salts are transformed into soluble silver sulfide albuminates, bind to amino or carboxyl groups in RNA, DNA, and proteins, or are reduced to metallic silver by ascorbic acid or catecholamines. Metallic silver is oxidized and may deposit in the tissues, causing arygria. Silver is eliminated primarily in the faeces. (5)
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/SourcesSilver trifluoromethanesulfonate is used in inorganic and organometallic chemistry to replace halide anions or ligands. (8)
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsSilver itself is not toxic to humans, but most silver salts are. In large doses, silver and compounds containing it can be absorbed into the circulatory system and become deposited in various body tissues, leading to argyria, which results in a blue-grayish pigmentation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Argyria is rare, and although, so far as known, this condition does not otherwise harm a person's health, it is disfiguring and usually permanent. Mild forms of argyria are sometimes mistaken for cyanosis. (6)
SymptomsExposure to high levels of silver for a long period of time may result in a condition called arygria, a blue-gray discoloration of the skin and other body tissues. Argyria is a permanent effect but does not appear to be harmful to health. Exposure to high levels of silver in the air has resulted in breathing problems, lung and throat irritation, and stomach pains. Skin contact with silver can cause mild allergic reactions such as rash, swelling, and inflammation in some people. (5)
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
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Wikipedia LinkSilver trifluoromethanesulfonate
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PubChem Compound ID76223
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
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References
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