Description

Trifluoromethylacetylene Methyl Alcohol is a specialized fluorinated building block characterized by its highly volatile nature. This compound is valued for its unique trifluoromethyl and acetylene functionalities, which are critical for introducing specific physicochemical properties into target molecules. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine atoms to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its reactive acetylene moiety and fluorine content.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: Acts as a fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories exploring new fluorination methodologies and organofluorine compound synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for constructing complex molecular architectures and chelating ligands in catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoromethylacetylene Methyl Alcohol
CAS No.	128496-66-2
Molecular Formula	C4H3F3O
Molecular Weight	124.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,3-Trifluoroprop-1-yn-1-ol; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-propyn-1-ol; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropynol; 1-Hydroxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropyne; Trifluoromethyl ethynyl carbinol; TFMA Alcohol; TFMAA
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoromethylacetylene Methyl Alcohol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, ideally at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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