2,2,2-Trifluoroethane-1,1-diol CAS 421-53-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.421-53-4
Molecular FormulaC2H3F3O2
Molecular Weight116.04 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,2,2-Trifluoroethane-1,1-diol CAS 421-53-4 chemical structure

Description

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC2H3F3O2
Molecular Weight116.04 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF-containing

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