2-(2,2,2-Trifluoroacetoxy)acetic acid CAS 78517-61-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.78517-61-0
Molecular FormulaC4H3F3O4
Molecular Weight172.06 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2,2,2-Trifluoroacetoxy)acetic acid CAS 78517-61-0 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.

CATO supplies 2-(2,2,2-Trifluoroacetoxy)acetic acid (CAS 78517-61-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H3F3O4, MW 172.06 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 2-(2,2,2-Trifluoroacetoxy)acetic acid (C4H3F3O4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 172.06 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

CATO manufactures 2-(2,2,2-Trifluoroacetoxy)acetic acid 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 FormulaC4H3F3O4
Molecular Weight172.06 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979
Halogen ContentF-containing

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