Trifluoroacetic acid T6508-5ML MERCK

Trifluoroacetic Acid T6508-5ML Merck

Trifluoroacetic Acid T6508-5ML Merck is a premium-grade chemical reagent offered under the ReagentPlus® line, known for its high purity and consistency. With a purity of 99%, it is ideal for a wide range of laboratory and analytical applications, especially in organic synthesis and sample preparation. This product is supplied in a 5 mL volume, making it suitable for specialized, small-scale experiments requiring high precision.

Features

1. High purity – Contains ≥99% trifluoroacetic acid, ensuring reliable results in sensitive applications.

2. Low water content – Water impurity level is maintained at ≤0.05%, enhancing stability and reducing side reactions.

3. Excellent solubility – Soluble in ethanol (0.33 mL/mL), facilitating use in various solvent systems.

4. Strong acidity – pH of 1 in 10 g/L solution, effective for acid-catalyzed reactions and peptide cleavage.

5. Compact packaging – Supplied in a convenient 5 mL format, perfect for precision work and controlled experiments.

6. Belongs to ReagentPlus® line – Ensures superior quality for high-end laboratory research and synthesis.

Applications

• Organic synthesis – Widely used as a reagent for introducing trifluoromethyl groups and in halogenation processes.

• Peptide chemistry – Commonly applied in peptide cleavage from resins during solid-phase peptide synthesis.

• Chromatography – Acts as an ion-pairing agent in HPLC methods for protein and peptide analysis.

• Analytical sample prep – Used to adjust pH or modify analyte solubility for improved detection.

• Pharmaceutical R&D – Suitable for developing and purifying active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

• Chemical research – Integral for lab experiments that require strong, volatile acids with low impurity levels.

Specifications

• Product name: Trifluoroacetic Acid

• Catalogue number: T6508-5ML

• Synonyms: TFA

• Chemical formula: CF₃COOH

• Molecular weight: 114.02 g/mol

• CAS number: 76-05-1

• EC number: 200-929-3

• Quality level: 200

• Product line: ReagentPlus®

• Assay: 99%

• Form: Liquid

• Water content: ≤0.05%

• Vapor density: 3.9 (vs air)

• Vapor pressure: 97.5 mmHg (at 20 °C)

• Boiling point: 72.4 °C (lit.)

• Melting point: −15.4 °C (lit.)

• Density: 1.489 g/mL at 20 °C

• Refractive index: n²⁰/D 1.3 (lit.)

• pH: 1 (10 g/L in water)

• Solubility: Soluble in ethanol

• SMILES: OC(C(F)(F)F)=O

• InChI: 1S/C2HF3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h(H,6,7)

• InChI Key: DTQVDTLACAAQTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Trifluoroacetic Acid T6508-5ML Merck is a trusted choice for chemists and researchers who require high-purity reagents in small-volume packaging. With its reliable composition and compatibility with key synthesis processes, it is an essential component in many modern laboratories.