Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99%

Name: Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010712

About Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl trifluoroacetate in Synthesis grade, a fluorinated building block registered under CAS number 431-47-0 with a typical assay of 99%. Its molecular formula is C3H3F3O2 and its molecular weight is 128.05 g/mol. Systematically, it is named methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate. It is also known as Trifluoroacetic acid methyl ester or Acetic acid, trifluoro-, methyl ester.

It is supplied as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 43-43.5 °C and a density of 1.273 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010712
CAS Number	431-47-0
IUPAC name	methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate
Molecular formula	C₃H₃F₃O₂
Molecular weight	128.05 g/mol
Exact mass	128.0085
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	291590
InChIKey	VMVNZNXAVJHNDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C(F)(F)F
PubChem CID	9893

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Boiling point	43-43.5 °C
Density	1.273 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 5
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Trifluoroacetic acid methyl ester, Acetic acid, trifluoro-, methyl ester, Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, methyl ester, methyltrifluoroacetate, Methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate, Methyl perfluoroacetate, methyl trifluoracetate, Methyl triflouroacetate, methyl2,2,2-trifluoroacetate, Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99%

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99% is 431-47-0. It is also known as Trifluoroacetic acid methyl ester, Acetic acid, trifluoro-, methyl ester, Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99%?

Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99% has the molecular formula C3H3F3O2 and a molecular weight of 128.05 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99% can I order?

We supply Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl trifluoroacetate, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.