Description

3,3,3-Trifluoropropanoic Anhydride is a high-purity fluorinated organic anhydride, a key reagent for introducing the trifluoropropanoyl moiety. Its primary value lies in enabling the synthesis of complex fluorinated compounds, which are critical for developing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced properties. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to leverage the unique effects of fluorine chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorine atoms improve efficacy and environmental stability.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and electronic materials with specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an acylating agent in fine chemical synthesis to introduce the 3,3,3-trifluoropropanoyl group into target molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Used in the manufacture of fluorinated components for display and lighting technologies.
• Proteomics & Biochemistry: Can be utilized as a derivatization agent for mass spectrometry analysis or in peptide chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,3-Trifluoropropanoic Anhydride
CAS No.	58668-07-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4F6O3
Molecular Weight	238.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,3-Trifluoropropionic Anhydride; Perfluoropropionic Anhydride (common name); Trifluoropropanoic Anhydride; TFPA; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropanoyl anhydride; Bis(3,3,3-trifluoropropanoyl) ether; 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl carboxylic anhydride; Hexafluoropropanoic anhydride (related, verify context)
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,3-Trifluoropropanoic Anhydride 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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