Description

Fluoroaceticacid CAS NO 144-49-1 is a potent organofluorine compound characterized by its carboxylic acid group substituted with fluorine. This chemical is a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the fluoroacetate moiety. It serves specialized roles in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and as a precursor for various fluorinated materials. Industrial and research laboratories rely on its consistent quality for precise and reproducible results in complex synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and investigational compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators with fluorinated structures.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a tool compound in metabolic studies and enzyme inhibition research due to its mechanism of action.
• Fluorinated Material Production: Acts as a building block for creating specialty polymers, surfactants, and coatings with enhanced properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic fluorination reactions and for constructing complex molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoroaceticacid
CAS No.	144-49-1
Molecular Formula	C2H3FO2
Molecular Weight	78.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Fluoroacetic Acid; Monofluoroacetic Acid; 2-Fluoroacetic Acid; FAA; Fluoroethanoic Acid; Glycolic Acid, 2-Fluoro-; NSC 76084; Compound 1081
EINECS	205-631-7

Quality Control

Our Fluoroaceticacid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support compliance requirements for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong acid; containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and stored separately from bases and reactive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	32 - 35 °C
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.