Description

Carbonic Acid, Methyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Ester is a specialized fluorinated organic carbonate ester. This compound serves as a valuable building block and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly where the introduction of a trifluoroethoxy moiety is required. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated components for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoroethyl group can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers with unique thermal, chemical, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a carbonylating or alkylating agent in fine chemical and material science research.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Potential precursor in the manufacturing of fluorinated components for display and semiconductor industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonic Acid, Methyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Ester
CAS No.	156783-95-8
Molecular Formula	C4H5F3O3
Molecular Weight	158.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl carbonate; 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methyl carbonate; Trifluoroethyl Methyl Carbonate; Methyl Trifluoroethyl Carbonate; (2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)methyl formate; Carbonate de méthyle et de 2,2,2-trifluoroéthyle; Methyl(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) carbonat
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Quality Control

Our Carbonic Acid, Methyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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