Description

Trifluoroacetic Acid is a highly versatile and potent fluorinated organic acid, essential for a wide range of industrial and research applications. Its unique combination of strong acidity and high volatility makes it an indispensable reagent for chemical synthesis and purification processes. This product is critical for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require a reliable, high-purity solvent and catalyst.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key reagent and solvent in peptide synthesis, particularly for deprotection and cleavage steps, and in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate and catalyst in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fluorinated crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a solvent for high-performance polymers and in the surface modification of materials to impart specific chemical properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: A vital mobile phase modifier in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of complex mixtures, especially proteins and peptides.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a powerful solvent for acylation, esterification, and other acid-catalyzed reactions, and as a precursor for trifluoromethylation reactions.
• Electronics Industry: Used in the cleaning and etching processes for semiconductors and microelectronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoroacetic Acid
CAS No.	2173637-39-1
Molecular Formula	C2HF3O2
Molecular Weight	114.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Trifluoroethanoic Acid; TFA; Perfluoroacetic Acid; 2,2,2-Trifluoroacetic Acid; Acetic Acid, Trifluoro-; CF3COOH; Trifluoroacetic Acid Anhydride (related); Kyselina trifluoroctova
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoroacetic Acid is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, water content, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material suitable for various application grades upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and corrosive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent leakage and fume release. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.005%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 10 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm

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