Description

Tri(Fluoroacetic Acid)Aluminum Salt is an organoaluminum compound where aluminum is coordinated with trifluoroacetate ligands. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a potent Lewis acid catalyst and a precursor in advanced material synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce fluorine or aluminum into complex molecular frameworks under controlled conditions.

Application

• Catalysis: Acts as a highly effective Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for Friedel-Crafts acylations and alkylations where strong, moisture-tolerant acidity is required.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key reagent in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecules.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the production of specialty polymers and fluorinated elastomers, influencing polymer structure and properties.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the deposition of aluminum-containing thin films and coatings via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the manufacturing of advanced, fluorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D focused on organometallic chemistry and fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tri(Fluoroacetic Acid)Aluminum Salt
CAS No.	63905-85-1
Molecular Formula	Al(CF3COO)3 or C6AlF9O6
Molecular Weight	408.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic Acid Aluminum Salt; Aluminum Trifluoroacetate Trihydrate (common form); Aluminum(III) Trifluoroacetate; Tris(trifluoroacetato)aluminum; Al(CF3COO)3; Al(TFA)3
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Quality Control

Our Tri(Fluoroacetic Acid)Aluminum Salt is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Al3+ content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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