Trifluoroacetic Acid - CF3COOH
CAS NO. 76-05-1
Trifluoroacetic acid is a very strong acid and is extensively used in organic chemistry. It provides a convenient way to introduce a trifluoromethyl group into a more complex organic molecule. These compounds are used in the production of pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals.
It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals. It is used in peptide synthesis and as a solvent and catalyst in polymerization and condensation reactions.
| Specifications: | ||
| Assay by Titration | 99.9% minimum | |
| Water | 0.05% maximum | |
| Chloride | 0.001% maximum | |
| Fluoride | 0.005% maximum | |
| Sulfate | 0.001% maximum | |
| Physical Properties: | ||
| Mol. Wt.: | 114.02 | |
| Boiling Pt: | 72°C | |
| Melting Pt: | -15°C | |
| Density: | 1.478 g/cm3 | |
| Vapor Pressure:: | 107mm Hg (25°C) | |
| Appearance and Odor: | Colorless liquid with strong vinegar odor | |
| Solubility in water | Soluble | |
| Packaging: | ||
| 27 kg. carboys | ||
| 295 kg. drums | ||
| Bulk Containers | ||