2-(acetyloxy)-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid CAS 156816-81-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.156816-81-8
Molecular FormulaC5H5F3O4
Molecular Weight186.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(acetyloxy)-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid CAS 156816-81-8 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 2-(acetyloxy)-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid (CAS 156816-81-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H5F3O4, MW 186.09 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 2-(acetyloxy)-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid (C5H5F3O4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 186.09 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(acetyloxy)-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H5F3O4
Molecular Weight186.09 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)2001
Halogen ContentF-containing

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