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Ethyl trifluoroacetate, 99%
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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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
Specifications
| Melting Point | <-78°C |
| Density | 1.192 |
| Boiling Point | 60°C to 62°C |
| Flash Point | −1°C (30°F) |
| Odor | Sweet |
| Linear Formula | CF3CO2CH2CH3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.307 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN2924 |
| Beilstein | 1761411 |
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