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Sodium trifluoroacetate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium trifluoroacetate is used in acid catalyzed reactions. It is also used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Further, it acts as a precursor for the trifluoromethylation of aldehydes using copper(I) halide as a catalyst.
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Sodium trifluoroacetate is used in acid catalyzed reactions. It is also used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Further, it acts as a precursor for the trifluoromethylation of aldehydes using copper(I) halide as a catalyst.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼207°C (decomposition) |
Assay Percent Range | 98% |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 3597949 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
IUPAC Name | sodium trifluoroacetate |
Formula Weight | 136 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium trifluoroacetate |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10252612 | Certificate of Analysis | 03/10/2024 | A14613.14,A14613.36,A14613.22 |
10249695 | Certificate of Analysis | 16/02/2024 | A14613.14,A14613.36,A14613.22 |
10218941 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A14613.14,A14613.36,A14613.22 |
10206756 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A14613.14,A14613.36,A14613.22 |
10165270 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A14613.14,A14613.36,A14613.22 |
Safety and Handling


- Sodium trifluoroacetate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P405-Store locked up.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium trifluoroacetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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