Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate CAS 360-54-3
| CAS No. | 360-54-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H4F6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 210.07 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate (CAS 360-54-3), molecular formula C5H4F6O2 and molecular weight 210.07 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 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 210.07 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.
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), Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate 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 Formula | C5H4F6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 210.07 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
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