Description

Pyridine Trifluoroacetate is a versatile organic salt formed from pyridine and trifluoroacetic acid. This compound is a valuable reagent and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, prized for its role in facilitating complex molecular transformations. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-purity building blocks for active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring the introduction of a trifluoroacetyl or pyridinium moiety.
• Peptide Synthesis Reagent: Used as a coupling agent or as a source of the trifluoroacetate counterion in protecting group strategies during solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for generating catalysts or ligands in organometallic chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a derivatization agent or a volatile ion-pairing agent in chromatographic techniques like HPLC and LC-MS for the analysis of basic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: An intermediate in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate fluorine for enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of ionic liquids, organic semiconductors, and other functional materials where its ionic properties are advantageous.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridine Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	464-05-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6F3NO2
Molecular Weight	193.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridinium trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic acid pyridine salt; Pyridine, trifluoroacetate; Pyridin-1-ium-1-yl trifluoroacetate; Pyridine - trifluoroacetic acid (1:1); TFA pyridine salt; Pyridine TFA salt; Pyridine trifluoroacetic acid salt
EINECS	207-350-2

Quality Control

Our Pyridine Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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