Ethyl trifluoroacetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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
• Refractive Index: 1.307
• Linear Formula: CF₃CO₂CH₂CH₃
• 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

Hazard Category	H225-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H314-H318 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	206-851-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only