Product Description
| Chemical Name: |
2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol |
| Molecular Formula: |
C2H3F3O |
| Formula Weight: |
100.04 |
| CAS No.: |
75-89-8 |
AI Product Description
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol (TFE)</strong> is a specialized fluorinated solvent synthesized via hydrofluorination of vinyl alcohol derivatives. It serves as a critical intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing. <strong>Molecular Formula: C2H3F3O</strong>, <strong>CAS No.: 75-89-8</strong>.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pharmaceuticals:</strong> Used as a reaction medium for peptide synthesis and nucleotide protection.</li>
<li><strong>Agrochemicals:</strong> Essential solvent in the production of herbicides and fungicides.</li>
<li><strong>Materials Science:</strong> Employed in synthesizing fluoropolymers and liquid crystal displays.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in tightly sealed containers away from oxidizers at temperatures below 25°C. Requires explosion-proof ventilation due to flammability; personnel must wear chemical-resistant gloves and goggles during handling.</p>