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Methyl trifluoroacetate
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Methyl trifluoroacetate is a fluorinated ester used primarily as a reagent in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It has the molecular formula CF3COOCH3 and a molecular weight of 128.05. This product is classified with the signal word Danger and should be stored at ambient temperatures. Molekula supplies Methyl trifluoroacetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035738
- CAS Number
- 431-47-0
- IUPAC Name
- methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate
- EC Number
- 207-074-5
- Molecular Formula
- CF3COOCH3
- Molecular Weight
- 128.05
- Exact Mass
- 128.0085
- SMILES
- COC(=O)C(F)(F)F
- InChIKey
- VMVNZNXAVJHNDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C3H3F3O2/c1-8-2(7)3(4,5)6/h1H3
- PubChem CID
- 9893
Synonyms
- Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, methyl ester
- Acetic acid, trifluoro-, methyl ester
- IIRVPHDDBOAHCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate
- Methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate; Methyl Perfluoroacetate
- Methyl perfluoroacetate
- Methyl triflouroacetate
- methyl trifluoracetate
- Trifluoroacetic acid methyl ester
- VLUMWUXJMUMKDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Vapour Pressure
- 538 mmHg
Source: PubChem CID 9893 (Haz-Map)
Frequently asked questions
What is Methyl trifluoroacetate used for?
Methyl trifluoroacetate is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for the trifluoroacetylation of amines, alcohols, and phenols.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is CF3COOCH3 and the molecular weight is 128.05 g/mol.
How should Methyl trifluoroacetate be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
What grade of Methyl trifluoroacetate is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity specifications and available grades for this product.
Can Molekula supply Methyl trifluoroacetate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply this product in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with local regulations.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.