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