Sunday, March 29, 2009

Trifluoroethanol - CF3CH2OH

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.

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:
25 kg. carboys
270 kg. drums

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