Trifluoroacetic acid PurCert Secondary Working Standard For GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  TFA
Linear Formula:  C2F3O2H
Molecular Weight:  114.02 g/mol
CAS Number: 76-05-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 97.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay Purity >= 98 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.3 (lit.)
B pt. 72.4 °C (lit.)
M pt. - 15.4 °C (lit.)
Density 1.489 g/ml at 20°C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314,H332,H412
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29159099
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 2699

Description

Application
It is widely used in chemical synthesis peptide synthesis and as a reagent in pharmaceuticals and laboratory processes as well as a solvent and catalyst.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a strong acid for catalyzing reactions facilitating deprotection in organic synthesis and aiding in purification processes.

General Description
Trifluoroacetic acid is a strong colorless volatile organic acid with a pungent odor known for its high acidity and solubility in water and organic solvents.