Description

Fluoroformic Acid Trifluoromethyl Ester is a highly reactive fluorinated organic compound, primarily valued as a versatile reagent for introducing the trifluoromethoxy group into target molecules. Its significance lies in its role as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the creation of compounds with enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and metabolic resistance. This product is essential for R&D and production within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries, where precise fluorination is critical for developing new active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the trifluoromethoxy group to improve drug potency and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key fluorination agent in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed to incorporate fluorine into polymer chains, enhancing material properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable tool in research laboratories for constructing complex fluorinated molecules via esterification and other coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoroformic Acid Trifluoromethyl Ester
CAS No.	3299-24-9
Molecular Formula	C2F4O2
Molecular Weight	132.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Trifluoromethyl fluoroformate; Carbonfluoridic acid, trifluoromethyl ester; Fluoroformic acid, trifluoromethyl ester; Methyltrifluorocarbonorofluoridate; Trifluoromethoxycarbonyl fluoride; TFCF; Perfluoromethyl formate (historical)
EINECS	221-971-0

Quality Control

Our Fluoroformic Acid Trifluoromethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer and industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

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 reducing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under appropriate pressure conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (by GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 0.05%

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