Ethyl trifluoroacetate, 99%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11424523	250 g	250g
11414523	50 g	50g
11404523	1000 g	1000g

Product Code. 11424523

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11520.30

Description

CAS: 383-63-1 | C4H5F3O2 | 142.077 g/mol

Ethyl trifluoroacetate is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis to prepare organic fluorine compounds like 3-ethyl-1-methylimidazolium trifluoroacetate (EMITA). It is involved in the syntheses of various pharmaceutically active molecules and agricultural products. It is also useful for the preparation of tri fluoroacylated compounds.

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Applications
Ethyl trifluoroacetate is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis to prepare organic fluorine compounds like 3-ethyl-1-methylimidazolium trifluoroacetate (EMITA). It is involved in the syntheses of various pharmaceutically active molecules and agricultural products. It is also useful for the preparation of tri fluoroacylated compounds.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with water. Miscible with chloroform and methanol.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 383-63-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H5F3O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.077
• MDL Number: MFCD00000419
• InChI Key: STSCVKRWJPWALQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl trifluoroacetate, trifluoroacetic acid ethyl ester, ethyltrifluoroacetate, acetic acid, trifluoro-, ethyl ester, trifluoroacetic acid, ethyl ester, ethyl trifluoroethanoate, unii-a6tzk6x11x, acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, ethyl ester, a6tzk6x11x, ethyl ester of trifluoroacetic acid
• PubChem CID: 9794
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(F)(F)F

• Melting Point: <-78°C
• Density: 1.192
• Boiling Point: 60°C to 62°C
• Flash Point: −1°C (30°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Linear Formula: CF₃CO₂CH₂CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.307
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2924
• Beilstein: 1761411
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with water. Miscible with chloroform and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 142.08
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl trifluoroacetate

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only