Trifluoroacetic acid, PurReagent >99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  CF3COOH
Molecular Weight:  114.02 g/mol
CAS Number: 76-05-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 97.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Miscible
Autoignition temp. No data available
Explosion limit No data available
Assay Purity >99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.3(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. Store at Room Temperature.
Storage Class NA
UN Number 2585

Description

Application
Used in pharmaceutical synthesis and organic chemistry. Common reagent in peptide synthesis and protein analysis. Used as a solvent and catalyst in chemical reactions.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to provide a strong easily removable acidic environment for chemical reactions purification and analytical procedures.

General Description
Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a strong organic acid commonly used in chemistry and biotechnology. Colorless liquid with a sharp pungent smell. Highly acidic volatile and completely miscible with water and many organic solvents.