| CAS No. | 356-69-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H3F7O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 244.06 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
| Molecular Formula | C5H3F7O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 244.06 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |