Description

Zinc Trifluoroacetate Hydrate is an organometallic salt of zinc and trifluoroacetic acid, commonly used as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a highly soluble and reactive source of zinc ions in fluorinated environments, which is critical for producing specialized materials and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel fluorinated compounds or functional materials.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst for various reactions, including Friedel-Crafts acylations and esterifications, particularly in fluorinated solvent systems.
• Precursor for Fluorinated Materials: Serves as a key starting material in the sol-gel synthesis of zinc-containing fluorinated metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and advanced ceramics.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in specialized electrochemical applications and battery research to modify electrolyte properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex fluorinated drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Surface Treatment Agent: Utilized in the deposition of thin zinc-fluoride films or surface modifications for corrosion resistance.
• Laboratory Reagent: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in inorganic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Trifluoroacetate Hydrate
CAS No.	207801-31-8
Molecular Formula	C4F6O4Zn • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 279.42 g/mol (Contact for hydrate specifics)
Synonyms	Zinc Bis(trifluoroacetate) Hydrate; Trifluoroacetic Acid Zinc Salt Hydrate; Zinc(2+) Trifluoroacetate Hydrate; Zn(TFA)2 • xH2O; Zinc Difluorocetate Hydrate (common name); Zinc(II) Trifluoroacetate Hydrate; TFA Zinc Salt Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zinc Trifluoroacetate Hydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zn content)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	< 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	< 50 ppm

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