Trifluoroacetic Anhydride PurReagent 99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C4F6O3
Molecular Weight:  210.03 g/mol
CAS Number: 407-25-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 6.28 psi ( 20 °C)
Autoignition temp. No Data Available
Explosion limit No Data Available
Assay Purity ?99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.3 (lit.)
B pt. 39.5-40 °C (lit.)
M pt. 65 °C(lit.)
Density 1.511 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314,H332,H412
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 3265 

Description

Application
This compound acts as a powerful acetylating and dehydrating agent in organic synthesis for preparing amides esters and anhydrides and in peptide chemistry for N-terminal protection or deprotection.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Trifluoroacetic anhydride is a colorless volatile liquid with a pungent vinegar-like odor molecular weight of 210.03 gmol boiling point around 40C and density of 1.51 gmL highly reactive with water and moisture.