Trifluoroacetaldehyde hydrate, tech., ca 75% in water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

One general application of trifluoroacetaldehyde is the preparation of trifluoroethylamino derivatives via reductive amination reaction. This synthesis includes the formation of the corresponding N,O-acetal intermediates followed by their reduction using NaBH4 or 2-picoline borane complex, affording the target trifluoroethylamino compounds in moderate to good yields. Another general application of trifluoroacetaldehyde is the synthesis of chiral α-substituted trifluoroethylamino compounds.

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