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Specialty Acid

Trifluoroacetic Acid

Product Name:
Trifluoroacetic Acid
CAS No.:
76-05-1
Molecular Formula:
CF₃COOH
Anurash Technologies Inc.
Trifluoroacetic Acid
CAS No.: 76-05-1
Molecular Formula: CF₃COOH
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Product description

Trifluoroacetic Acid is a strong fluorinated organic acid widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, peptide synthesis, and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is commonly utilized as a catalyst, solvent, and reagent in organic synthesis and purification processes due to its high acidity and volatility.

Basic information

Product Name
Trifluoroacetic Acid
Chemical Name
Trifluoroacetic acid
CAS Number
76-05-1
Molecular Formula
CF₃COOH
Molecular Weight
114.02 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2,2,2-Trifluoroacetic acid
Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid with pungent odor
Category
Specialty Acid

Synonyms

TFA Trifluoroethanoic acid Perfluoroacetic acid
Storage conditions
  • Store in tightly closed containers
  • Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
  • Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight
  • Store away from bases, oxidizing agents, and reactive metals
  • Use corrosion-resistant containers for storage
Safety & hazards
  • Highly corrosive liquid and vapor
  • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • Harmful if inhaled
  • May cause respiratory irritation
  • Reacts with strong bases and oxidizing agents