Description

Copper(II) Trifluoroacetate Hydrate is a versatile inorganic-organic hybrid salt, recognized for its role as a high-purity copper source and a trifluoroacetate anion donor. Its value lies in providing a soluble and reactive precursor for advanced material synthesis and catalysis under demanding conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and specialty chemical industries who require precise metal-organic reagents.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Sonogashira, Heck) and other organic transformations in pharmaceutical R&D.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the deposition of copper-containing thin films for semiconductors and printed electronics via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or sol-gel processes.
• Material Science Research: A crucial reagent for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), superconductors, and other functional coordination polymers.
• Fluorination Chemistry: Acts as a source of trifluoroacetate groups in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds with enhanced stability and bioavailability.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(II) Trifluoroacetate Hydrate
CAS No.	16712-25-7
Molecular Formula	C4H4CuF6O5 (Commonly represented for the monohydrate)
Molecular Weight	269.61 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Copper Bis(trifluoroacetate) Hydrate; Cupric Trifluoroacetate Hydrate; Trifluoroacetic Acid Copper(II) Salt Hydrate; Copper(2+) Trifluoroacetate Hydrate; Copper Difluoroacetate Hydrate (common misnomer); Cu(TFA)2·xH2O; TFA Copper Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Copper(II) Trifluoroacetate Hydrate is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including titration, ICP-MS, and XRD. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu basis)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002%

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