Trifluoroacetic Anhydride, Reagent

Molecular Formula
C4F6O3
Catalog Number
TR121
Supplier/Brand
Spectrum Chemical
CAS Number
407-25-0

Trifluoroacetic Anhydride, Reagent is a colorless liquid that is used to protect secondary amine groups and hydroxyl groups respectively under nitrolysis/nitration conditions. The trifluoroacetyl protecting group may be readily removed from the nitrated products by solvolysis under mild conditions. The Reagent grade denotes that this chemical is the highest quality commercially available and that the American Chemical Society has not officially set any specifications for this material. Spectrum Chemical manufactured Reagent grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.


Synonyms: TFA

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DOT: UN3265, Corrosive liquid acidic, organic, n.o.s. (trifluoroacetic anhydride), 8, PG II

Largest individual container shippable via:
UPS/FedEx Ground: 5 kg    UPS Air: 500 g    FedEx Air: 5 kg

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Storage Information

MOISTURE SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed.

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2023