Thallium(III) Trifluoroacetate

[23586-53-0] C6F9O6Tl (MW 543.44) InChI = 1S/3C2HF3O2.Tl/c3*3-2(4,5)1(6)7;/h3*(H,6,7);/q;;;+3/p-3 InChIKey = PSHNNUKOUQCMSG-UHFFFAOYSA-K (oxidizing agent; thallating agent; Lewis acid; reagent for dethioacetalization) Alternate Name: TTFA. Physical Data: mp 100 °C (dec). Solubility: sol water, organic solvents. Form Supplied in: moist white crystals, hygroscopic; widely available. Drying: decomposes on heating. Preparative Method: readily prepared by refluxing a suspension of thallium(III) oxide with Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA).2 Handling, Storage, and Precautions: water sensitive solid. All thallium compounds are extremely toxic to inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion. Toxicity is cumulative. Extreme caution should be used when handling these materials. Use in a fume hood.