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Trifluoroethanol

Trifluoroethanol, due to its unique chemistry has pharmaceutical, chemical and engineering applications. It is a source of trifluoromethyl group for various chemical reactions. It is used as a solvent for nylon and it can be used as a working fluid in Rankine cycle engines because of its thermal stability.

Trifluoroethanol has more of an acid character than ethanol. Due to this it has a stronger tendency to form hydrogen bonds and forms stable complexes with solvents such as THF and pyridine. It can be oxidized to trifluoroacetaldehyde or trifluoroacetic acid.

Additional Information

CF3CH2OH CAS No. 75-89-8
Additional Information Material Safety Data

Specifications

Assay by Gas Chromatography
99.98% minimum
Aldehyde - 0.005% maximum
Chloride - 0.0005% maximum
Fluoride - 0.001% maximum
Water - 0.10% maximum
pH (10% v/v) - 5.0 to 7.5
* does not include water content

Physical Properties:

Mol. Wt. - 100.04
Boiling Pt - 73.5°C
Melting Pt - -45°C
Flash Pt. - 105°F (Open cup method) / 86°F (Closed cup method)
Density - 1.382 g/cm3
Vapor Pressure - 70mm Hg (25°C)
Appearance and Odor - Colorless liquid with alcohol like odor
Solubility in water - Soluble

Packaging

25 kg. carboys
270 kg. drums