2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol - Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99.8% , CAS No.75-89-8

CAS: 75-89-8 Cat. No.: T109511 Formula: C2H3F3O Molecular Weight: 100.04 Beilstein Registry Number: 1733203 EC Number: 200-913-6 PubChem CID: 6409
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GRADE & PURITY Suitable for molecular biology ? Molecular-biology grade — free of nucleases and contaminants that degrade DNA/RNA. Use in cloning, PCR, and nucleic-acid work needing clean reagents. ≥99.8%
Synonyms
Trifluoroethanol | trifluroethanol | 2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol redistilled from glass grade | beta, beta, beta-trifluoroethanol | DTXCID401751 | J-506750 | 2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol, NMR grade | NCGC00248871-01 | BRN 1733203 | 2.2,2-trifluoroethanol | NSC 451 |
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Why this grade

Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99.8% Suitable for molecular biology for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 163 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol (TFE) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CF3CH2OH. TFE is a commonly used solvent in organic synthesis. It can also be used as a cosolvent in the experimental study of proteins and peptides.
Application
2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol can be used as a solvent:
In the synthesis of 2-amino-3-cyano-4H-chromene and tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyran derivatives by catalyst free one-pot condensation of aldehydes, malononitrile and resorcinol or dimedone.
In the N-formylation of amines with formic acid in the presence of heterogeneous ZIF-8 (zeolitic imidazolate framework) catalyst.
In the preparation of 2-substituted-2,3-dihydro-4(1H)-quinazolinone derivatives by condensation of anthranilamide with alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl ketones or aldehydes.
In the mild and selective oxidation of sulfur compounds using H2O2(hydrogen peroxide).

Specifications

Synonyms
Trifluoroethanol | trifluroethanol | 2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol redistilled from glass grade | beta, beta, beta-trifluoroethanol | DTXCID401751 | J-506750 | 2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol, NMR grade | NCGC00248871-01 | BRN 1733203 | 2.2,2-trifluoroethanol | NSC 451 |
Specifications & Purity
Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99.8%
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged
Shipped In
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Grade
Suitable for molecular biology
Purity
≥99.8%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical Smiles
C(C(F)(F)F)O
IUPAC Name
2,2,2-trifluoroethanol
InChIKey
RHQDFWAXVIIEBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C2H3F3O/c3-2(4,5)1-6/h6H,1H2
Isomeric SMILES
C(C(F)(F)F)O
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
KM5250000
PubChem CID
6409
UN Number
1986
Packing Group
III
Molecular Weight
100.04
Beilstein
1733203

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganohalogen compounds
ClassHalohydrins
SubclassFluorohydrins
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentFluorohydrins
Alternative Parents Primary alcohols  Organofluorides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Alkyl fluorides  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Fluorohydrin - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Organofluoride - Alkyl halide - Alkyl fluoride - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fluorohydrins. These are alcohols substituted by a fluorine atom at a saturated carbon atom otherwise bearing only hydrogen or hydrocarbyl groups.
External Descriptors fluoroalcohol
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
L1902117Certificate of AnalysisJun 05, 2023 T109511
J2228154Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2022 T109511
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityMoisture sensitive
Refractive Index1.2907
Flash Point(°F)84°F
Flash Point(°C)29℃
Boil Point(°C)77-80°C
Melt Point(°C)-45°C
Molecular Weight100.040 g/mol
XLogP30.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass100.014 Da
Monoisotopic Mass100.014 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area20.200 Ų
Heavy Atom Count6
Formal Charge0
Complexity38.500
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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