Description

Fluoroacetate is a key organofluorine compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and life science research. Its unique chemical structure, featuring a fluorine atom adjacent to a carboxylate group, makes it a valuable building block for introducing fluorine into target molecules, a critical step in developing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to leverage fluorine chemistry for enhanced product properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where fluorine substitution can improve metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of modern herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where the fluoroacetate moiety can contribute to enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a metabolic probe or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly in research related to the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) due to its conversion to fluoroacetyl-CoA.
• Fluorination Reagent: Employed as a source of the fluoroacetyl group in organic synthesis for the preparation of complex fluorinated compounds.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers or surface modifiers to alter material properties like hydrophobicity or chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoroacetate
CAS No.	513-62-2
Molecular Formula	C2H3FO2
Molecular Weight	78.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Fluoroacetic acid (salt); Monofluoroacetate; 2-Fluoroacetate; Fluoracetate; Glycolic acid, 2-fluoro-; Acetic acid, fluoro-; EINECS 208-151-3; NSC 76085
EINECS	208-151-3

Quality Control

Our Fluoroacetate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is supplied with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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