Description

Zinc Trifluoroacetate is a versatile organometallic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a highly effective catalyst and precursor for the introduction of zinc and trifluoroacetate moieties in demanding reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for fluorination processes and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst for various reactions including esterifications, condensations, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fluorination Agent Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for generating reagents used in the selective introduction of fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring trifluoroacetyl or zinc-mediated functional groups.
• Material Science & Coatings: Employed as a precursor for depositing zinc-containing thin films or for modifying surface properties in advanced materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate fluorine for enhanced efficacy and stability.
• Laboratory Reagent: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organometallic and fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	21907-47-1
Molecular Formula	C4F6O4Zn
Molecular Weight	279.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Bis(trifluoroacetate); Trifluoroacetic Acid Zinc Salt; Zinc(II) Trifluoroacetate; Bis(trifluoroacetato)zinc; Zinc Difluoroacetate (common misnomer); Zn(TFA)2; TFA Zinc Salt
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Quality Control

Our Zinc Trifluoroacetate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of research and industrial-scale applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry atmosphere to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zn Content)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents

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