Description

3,3,3-Trifluorolactic Acid is a high-value fluorinated organic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique trifluoromethyl group imparts desirable properties such as enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it indispensable for creating novel compounds. This material is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in metabolic disease and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine moiety improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Used in organometallic chemistry to create chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials with tailored surface properties.
• Bioconjugation and Probe Development: Useful for introducing fluorine tags into biomolecules for NMR studies or creating diagnostic probes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,3-Trifluorolactic Acid
CAS No.	684-07-1
Molecular Formula	C3H3F3O3
Molecular Weight	144.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic Acid; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic Acid; α-Hydroxy-β,β,β-trifluoropropionic Acid; TFLA; 3,3,3-Trifluoromilchsaure (German); Acide 3,3,3-trifluorolactique (French)
EINECS	211-680-5

Quality Control

Our 3,3,3-Trifluorolactic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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