Description

Barium Trifluoroacetate is an inorganic salt of trifluoroacetic acid, widely utilized as a versatile reagent and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing barium and trifluoroacetate moieties, which are critical in materials science and specialty organic transformations. It serves the needs of research institutions, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers, and producers of electronic and optical materials.

Application

• As a precursor in the synthesis of barium-containing thin films and nanomaterials for electronic applications.
• Used as a catalyst or reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in fluorination reactions and the preparation of trifluoroacetate esters.
• Employed in materials research for developing specialty glasses, ceramics, and superconductors.
• Serves as a starting material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for advanced coatings.
• Applied in analytical chemistry as a standard or reference material.
• Utilized in pharmaceutical research for the preparation of fluorinated drug candidates and intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	2992-78-1
Molecular Formula	C4BaF6O4
Molecular Weight	381.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium Bis(trifluoroacetate); Barium Trifluoroethanoate; Trifluoroacetic Acid Barium Salt; Barium Difluoroacetate (common misnomer); Barium(2+) trifluoroacetate
EINECS	221-061-4

Quality Control

Our Barium Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific tests is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Barium content)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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