Record Information
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Creation Date2009-06-19 21:58:50 UTC
Update Date2014-12-24 20:23:58 UTC
Accession NumberT3D1473
Identification
Common NameZinc trifluoromethanesulfonate
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionZinc trifluoromethanesulfonate is the zinc salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid. It is commonly used as a Lewis acid catalyst. Zinc is a metallic element with the atomic number 30. It is found in nature most often as the mineral sphalerite. Though excess zinc in harmful, in smaller amounts it is an essential element for life, as it is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes and is found in just as many transcription factors. (2, 3, 6)
Compound Type
  • Industrial/Workplace Toxin
  • Organic Compound
  • Organofluoride
  • Organometallic
  • Synthetic Compound
  • Zinc Compound
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
Synonym
Methanesulfonic acid, trifluoro-, zinc salt
Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid zinc salt
Zinc triflate
Zinc trifluoromethanesulfonic acid
Zinc trifluoromethanesulphonate
Chemical FormulaC2F6O6S2Zn
Average Molecular Mass363.547 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass361.833 g/mol
CAS Registry Number54010-75-2
IUPAC Namezinc(2+) ion ditrifluoromethanesulfonate
Traditional Namezinc(2+) ion ditriflate
SMILES[Zn++].[O-]S(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F.[O-]S(=O)(=O)C(F)(F)F
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/2CHF3O3S.Zn/c2*2-1(3,4)8(5,6)7;/h2*(H,5,6,7);/q;;+2/p-2
InChI KeyInChIKey=CITILBVTAYEWKR-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic salt
  • Halomethane
  • Organic oxide
  • Organosulfur compound
  • Organofluoride
  • Organohalogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Alkyl halide
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkNot Available
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
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
LogPNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.18 g/LALOGPS
logP3.13ALOGPS
logP1.15ChemAxon
logS-3.3ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)-3.4ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area57.2 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count2ChemAxon
Refractivity15.86 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability7.45 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
SpectraNot Available
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureOral (3) ; inhalation (3) ; dermal (3)
Mechanism of ToxicityAnaemia results from the excessive absorption of zinc suppressing copper and iron absorption, most likely through competitive binding of intestinal mucosal cells. Unbalanced levels of copper and zinc binding to Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase has been linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Stomach acid dissolves metallic zinc to give corrosive zinc chloride, which can cause damage to the stomach lining. Metal fume fever is thought to be an immune response to inhaled zinc. (2, 3, 1)
MetabolismZinc can enter the body through the lungs, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. Intestinal absorption of zinc is controlled by zinc carrier protein CRIP. Zinc also binds to metallothioneins, which help prevent absorption of excess zinc. Zinc is widely distributed and found in all tissues and tissues fluids, concentrating in the liver, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, skin, lung, brain, heart, and pancreas. In the bloodstream zinc is found bound to carbonic anhydrase in erythrocytes, as well as bound to albumin, _2-macroglobulin, and amino acids in the the plasma. Albumin and amino acid bound zinc can diffuse across tissue membranes. Zinc is excreted in the urine and faeces. (3)
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/SourcesZinc trifluoromethanesulfonate is commonly used as a Lewis acid catalyst. (6)
Minimum Risk LevelIntermediate Oral: 0.3 mg/kg/day (5) Chronic Oral: 0.3 mg/kg/day (5)
Health EffectsChronic exposure to zinc causes anemia, atazia, lethargy, and decreases the level of good cholesterol in the body. It is also believed to cause pancreatic and reproductive damage. (3)
SymptomsIngestion of large doses of zinc causes stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Acute inhalation of large amounts of zinc causes metal fume fever, which is characterized by chills, fever, headache, weakness, dryness of the nose and throat, chest pain, and coughing. Dermal contact with zinc results in skin irritation. (3)
TreatmentZinc poisoning is treated symptomatically, often by administering fluids such as water or milk, or with gastric lavage. (3)
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID104671
ChEMBL IDNot Available
ChemSpider ID94493
KEGG IDNot Available
UniProt IDNot Available
OMIM ID
ChEBI IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
CTD IDNot Available
Stitch IDZinc trifluoromethanesulfonate
PDB IDNot Available
ACToR IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDST3D1473.pdf
General References
  1. Vonk WI, Klomp LW: Role of transition metals in the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biochem Soc Trans. 2008 Dec;36(Pt 6):1322-8. doi: 10.1042/BST0361322. [19021549 ]
  2. Wikipedia. Zinc. Last Updated 24 March 2009. [Link]
  3. ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (2005). Toxicological profile for zinc. U.S. Public Health Service in collaboration with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). [Link]
  4. Wikipedia. Metallothionein. Last Updated 20 December 2008. [Link]
  5. ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (2001). Minimal Risk Levels (MRLs) for Hazardous Substances. U.S. Public Health Service in collaboration with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). [Link]
  6. Wikipedia. Zinc trifluoromethanesulfonate. Last Updated 15 May 2009. [Link]
Gene Regulation
Up-Regulated GenesNot Available
Down-Regulated GenesNot Available

Targets

General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Destroys radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems.
Gene Name:
SOD1
Uniprot ID:
P00441
Molecular Weight:
15935.685 Da
References
  1. Vonk WI, Klomp LW: Role of transition metals in the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biochem Soc Trans. 2008 Dec;36(Pt 6):1322-8. doi: 10.1042/BST0361322. [19021549 ]