Description

Bis(Trifluoroacetic Acid) is a specialized fluorinated organic compound, distinct from the common trifluoroacetic acid, offering unique reactivity and properties. This chemical is a critical reagent and building block in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly valued for introducing trifluoromethyl groups and acting as a strong acid catalyst in demanding environments. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require high-purity, performance-driven fluorinated intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with trifluoromethyl motifs, which enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine incorporation is crucial for efficacy.
• Catalyst & Reagent: Serves as a potent acid catalyst or specialized reagent in organic synthesis, including esterifications and acylations under mild conditions.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the modification of polymer surfaces and the synthesis of fluorinated monomers for high-performance materials.
• Ligand & Complex Formation: Useful in coordination chemistry for preparing metal complexes with fluorinated ligands.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new fluorination methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Trifluoroacetic Acid)
CAS No.	2173090-18-9
Molecular Formula	C4HF6O4 (Contact for details)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Bis(TFA); Di(trifluoroacetic) acid; Perfluorosuccinic acid derivative; Hexafluorosuccinic acid (related); TFAA dimer; 1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2,3-dioxobutane (theoretical); Bis(trifluoroacetyl) oxide (related form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(Trifluoroacetic Acid) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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