Fluorochemicals : Trifluoroethanol

Fluorochemicals : Product List : Trifluoroethanol

Trifluoroethanol - CF₃CH₂OH

CAS NO. 75-89-8

Trifluoroethanol, due to its unique chemistry has pharmaceutical, chemical and engineering applications. It is a source of trifluoromethyl group for various chemical reactions. It is used as a solvent for nylon and it can be used as a working fluid in Rankine cycle engines because of its thermal stability.

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Trifluoroethanol has more of an acid character than ethanol. Due to this it has a stronger tendency to form hydrogen bonds and forms stable complexes with solvents such as THF and pyridine. It can be oxidized to trifluoroacetaldehyde or trifluoroacetic acid.


Specifications:

Assay by Gas Chromatography*		99.98% minimum
Aldehyde		0.005% maximum
Chloride		0.0005% maximum
Fluoride		0.001% maximum
Water		0.10% maximum
pH (10% v/v)		5.0 to 7.5

* does not include water content

Physical Properties:

Mol. Wt.:		100.04
Boiling Pt:		73.5°C
Melting Pt:		-45°C
Flash Point:		105°F (Open cup method) 86°F (Closed cup method)
Density:		1.382 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure:		70mm Hg (25°C)
Appearance and Odor:		Colorless liquid with alcohol like odor.
Solubility in water:		Soluble.


Packaging:

55 lb. carboys
600 lb. drums

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