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Catalog Number:
02883
CAS Number:
76-05-1
Trifluoroacetic acid
Purity:
≥ 99.9% (Assay)
Synonym(s):
TFA
Hazmat
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Product Information

Suitable for peptide and protein synthesis.

Synonyms
TFA
CAS Number
76-05-1
Purity
≥ 99.9% (Assay)
Molecular Formula
C2HF3O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00004169
PubChem ID
6422
Melting Point
-15 °C
Density
1.485
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling Point
72 °C
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
TFA
CAS Number
76-05-1
Purity
≥ 99.9% (Assay)
Molecular Formula
C2HF3O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00004169
PubChem ID
6422
Melting Point
-15 °C
Density
1.485
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling Point
72 °C
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Trifluoroacetic acid is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Organic Synthesis: It serves as a powerful reagent in the synthesis of various organic compounds, enhancing reaction efficiency and selectivity.
  • Peptide Chemistry: Commonly used in peptide synthesis, it helps in the deprotection of amino acids, facilitating the creation of complex peptide structures.
  • Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a solvent and acidifying agent in chromatography, improving the separation and analysis of compounds in various samples.
  • Pharmaceutical Development: Plays a role in drug formulation and modification, particularly in enhancing the solubility and stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • Environmental Studies: Utilized in the analysis of environmental samples, aiding in the detection and quantification of pollutants due to its strong acidity and reactivity.

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