Description

Trifluoroacetic Acid Cyclohexyl is a specialized fluorinated organic compound that serves as a versatile reagent and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a strong trifluoroacetyl group with a cyclohexyl moiety, makes it valuable for introducing fluorinated segments and modifying molecular properties. This product is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where precise fluorination is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing trifluoroacetyl protecting groups or creating fluorinated analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals that benefit from the thermal and chemical resistance imparted by fluorine.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a catalyst or acylation agent in various organic transformations, including esterifications and Friedel-Crafts reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a derivatization agent in chromatography or mass spectrometry to improve the detection of specific compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoroacetic Acid Cyclohexyl
CAS No.	1549-45-7
Molecular Formula	C8H11F3O2
Molecular Weight	196.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexyl Trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic Acid Cyclohexyl Ester; Cyclohexyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroacetate; NSC 404122; Cyclohexyl Ester of Trifluoroacetic Acid; 2,2,2-Trifluoroacetic Acid Cyclohexyl Ester; Cyclohexyl Trifluoroethanoate
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoroacetic Acid Cyclohexyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong acid/organic solvent and high volatility, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 1.0% total
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.20 - 1.30

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