Methyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)propionate CAS 356-69-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.356-69-4
Molecular FormulaC5H3F7O3
Molecular Weight244.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)propionate CAS 356-69-4 chemical structure

Description

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.

Methyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)propionate (CAS 356-69-4), molecular formula C5H3F7O3 and molecular weight 244.06 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, Methyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)propionate is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 244.06 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

CATO manufactures Methyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)propionate under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H3F7O3
Molecular Weight244.06 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF-containing

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