Trifluoroacetic acid

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MOQ : 1 Kilograms

Trifluoroacetic acid Specification

Melting Point
-15.4 °C

Molecular Formula
C2HF3O2

Solubility
Miscible

Molecular Weight
114.02 Grams (g)

Usage
Used to make other chemicals and as a solvent. At a low concentration, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is used as an ion pairing agent in liquid chromatography (HPLC) of organic compounds, particularly peptides and small proteins. TFA is a versatile solvent for NMR spectroscopy (for materials stable in acid).

Trifluoroacetic acid Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Kilograms

Payment Terms
Cash in Advance (CID), Cash Advance (CA)

Supply Ability
500 Kilograms KG Per Month

Delivery Time
2-8 Week

Sample Available
Yes

Sample Policy
Sample costs shipping and taxes has to be paid by the buyer

Packaging Details
Carton and Poly Bag.

Main Export Market(s)
Australia, Central America, Africa, Middle East, South America, Western Europe, Asia, Eastern Europe, North America

Main Domestic Market
All India

About Trifluoroacetic acid

Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a widely used chemical renowned for its versatility and precision in various applications. Featuring a molecular formula of C2HF3O2 and a molecular weight of 114.02 grams, TFA exhibits exceptional qualities as a solvent and reagent. With a melting point of -15.4 C, it is miscible in numerous solutions, ensuring compatibility across diverse environments. Frequently employed in the synthesis of other chemicals and in analytical research, TFA serves as a vital ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), particularly for analyzing organic compounds such as peptides and small proteins. Furthermore, its adaptability as a solvent makes it suitable for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy when working with acid-stable substances.

FAQs of Trifluoroacetic acid:

Q: What is the primary usage of Trifluoroacetic acid?

A: Trifluoroacetic acid is primarily used to make other chemicals, as a solvent, and as an ion-pairing agent in HPLC for analyzing peptides and small proteins.