Chemical formula: C₃H₂F₆O
Molecular weight: ~168.04 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid
Odor: Slight alcohol-like odor
Boiling point: ~58–59 °C
Density: ~1.60 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Solubility: Miscible with water and most organic solvents
Acidity: Strong hydrogen-bond donor; relatively acidic alcohol (pKa ≈ 9.3)
Key Applications
High-performance fluorinated solvent
Widely used in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis
Solvent for peptides, polymers, and difficult-to-dissolve materials
Reaction medium for electrophilic and acid-catalyzed reactions
Used in electronic chemicals and specialty materials