Description

Trifluoroacetic Acid Octyl Ester is a versatile fluorinated organic ester, valued for its unique combination of lipophilicity and the strong electron-withdrawing properties of the trifluoroacetyl group. This compound is a critical intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly where volatility and specific solubility profiles are required. It serves key roles in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications ranging from derivatization to polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the trifluoroacetyl protecting group or as a building block for fluorinated compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key fluorinated intermediate in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
• Chemical Derivatization Agent: Employed in analytical chemistry and GC-MS for derivatizing compounds to improve their volatility and detection.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers and coatings to impart specific chemical resistance and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as an acylating agent or solvent in various fluorination and esterification reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A potential intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and electronic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoroacetic Acid Octyl Ester
CAS No.	2561-21-9
Molecular Formula	C10H17F3O2
Molecular Weight	226.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyl Trifluoroacetate; n-Octyl Trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic Acid n-Octyl Ester; 1-Octanol, Trifluoroacetate; F3CCOO(CH2)7CH3; Perfluoroacetic Acid Octyl Ester; TFA Octyl Ester; Octyl Perfluoroacetate
EINECS	219-896-7

Quality Control

Our Trifluoroacetic Acid Octyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific application requirements.

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 highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.370 - 1.380
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.08 - 1.12

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