Trifluoroethanol - CF3CH2OH
CAS NO. 75-89-8
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.
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.
| 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 Point: | 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 | ||