Description

1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,4-pentanedione, also known as trifluoroacetylacetone, is a versatile fluorinated β-diketone ligand and building block. Its unique structure, featuring a trifluoromethyl group, imparts enhanced volatility, acidity, and metal-chelating properties compared to its non-fluorinated analogs. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in advanced material science and fine chemical synthesis. It serves as a critical precursor for catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and fluorinated polymers.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a key chelating ligand for transition metals (e.g., Cu, Fe, Ru) to create volatile complexes used in Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) for thin-film coatings.
• Advanced Material Production: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers and high-performance resins with improved thermal and chemical resistance.
• Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing & Separation: Utilized as an extractant in solvent extraction processes for lanthanides and actinides due to its strong complexing ability with f-block elements.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Provides the trifluoroacetylacetone moiety for introducing the CF3 group into more complex molecules, enhancing their biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in gas chromatography and spectroscopy as a derivatization agent for the detection and quantification of metal ions.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated compounds, supramolecular structures, and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,4-pentanedione
CAS No.	367-57-7
Molecular Formula	C5H5F3O2
Molecular Weight	154.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Trifluoroacetylacetone; 1,1,1-Trifluoroacetylacetone; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2,4-butanedione; TFAA; TFA; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,4-butanedione; 4,4,4-Trifluoroacetylacetone; 2,4-Pentanedione, 1,1,1-trifluoro-
EINECS	206-700-1

Quality Control

Our 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,4-pentanedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.390 - 1.410
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.25 - 1.35

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