Description / Application
Trifluoroacetic acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is the trifluoro derivative of acetic acid. It has a role as a reagent and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is functionally related to an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a trifluoroacetate.
Identities
| Alternative Name | TFA; Perfluoroacetic acid; 2,2,2-Trifluoroacetic acid; Acetic acid, trifluoro- |
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| Molecular Formula | C2HF3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.02 |
| MFCD | MFCD00004169 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2699 |
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| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | I |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H314;H318;H332;H412 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P273;P280;P301+P330+P331;P303+P361+P353;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P310;P321;P363;P405;P501 |