Trifluoroacetic Acid is a fluorinated carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a trifluoromethyl group, commonly referred to as TFA in chemical and industrial documentation. Due to its strong acidity and electron-withdrawing fluorine substituents, it functions as an effective proton donor and reaction medium component in controlled chemical processes. Trifluoroacetic Acid (CAS 76-05-1) is typically used as an organic synthesis reagent, where predictable acidity and volatility support reaction control and downstream removal in process chemistry. For industrial users, the material is supplied with competitive factory pricing, customized specifications, and complete documentation including MSDS, TDS, COA, supporting bulk supply requirements.
Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) CAS 76-05-1
- CAS: 76-05-1
- Synonyms: TFA, Trifluoroethanoic Acid, Perfluoroacetic Acid, Trifluoro Acetic Acid
- Einecs: 200-929-3
- Molecular Formula: CF3COOH
- Grade: Industrial grade 99%
- Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packaging
Product Description
Product Name:Trifluoroacetic acid
Also known as: TFA, trifluoroacetic acid
Chemical formula:CF3COOH
Molecular Weight: 114.02
CAS accession number: 76-05-1
EINECS accession number: 200-929-3
Melting point: -15.2°C
Boiling point: 72.4°C
Water solubility: soluble in water, aqueous solution is highly acidic
Density: 1.5351 g/cm3
Appearance: colorless liquid
Application: organic solvents; It is used as a pharmaceutical, pesticide intermediate, biochemical reagent, and organic synthesis reagent. Trifluoroacetic acid is used in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds, pesticides, and dyes. It is a catalyst for esterification and condensation reactions; Protectors of hydroxyl and amino groups for the synthesis of sugars and peptides. It is also used as a beneficiator. Used in organic synthesis.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Is Trifluoroacetic Acid used as an industrial reagent rather than a finished formulation ingredient?
A: It is commonly used as an industrial chemical reagent or intermediate in synthesis processes, rather than as a finished consumer-facing formulation component.
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