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Ethyl Trifluoroacetate

Ethyl trifluoroacetate is the ethyl ester of trifluoroacetic acid. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals. The chemical reactions usually involve nucleophilic substitution of the ester and are useful for the preparation of trifluoroacylated compounds.

Additional Information

CF3COOCH2CH3 CAS No. 383-63-1
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Specifications

Assay by Gas Chromatography
99.9% minimum
Acidity (as trifluoroacetic acid) - 0.1% maximum
Fluoride - 0.005% maximum
Chloride - 0.005% maximum

Physical Properties:

Mol. Wt. - 142.07
Boiling Pt - 61.5°C
Melting Pt - Not determined
Flash Pt. - -1°C
Density - 1.2g/cm3

Packaging

20 kg. carboys and 235 kg. drums
Bulk Containers