| CAS No. | 421-53-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H3F3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.04 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
2,2,2-Trifluoroethane-1,1-diol (CAS 421-53-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C2H3F3O2 and a molecular weight of 116.04 g/mol.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, 2,2,2-Trifluoroethane-1,1-diol is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 116.04 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 2,2,2-Trifluoroethane-1,1-diol 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 | C2H3F3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.04 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |