Chemical formula: C₄H₅F₃O₂
Molecular weight: ~142.08 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Ester-like
Boiling point: 38–40 °C
Solubility: Miscible with most organic solvents; reacts with water (ester hydrolysis)
Typical Applications
Intermediate in organic synthesis
Used in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis
Trifluoroacetylation reagent / source of trifluoroacetate group
Specialty chemical for R&D and fine chemicals