CAS 2923-16-2

Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, potassium salt (1:1)

Description:

Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, potassium salt (1:1), commonly referred to as potassium trifluoroacetate, is a chemical compound characterized by its trifluoromethyl group, which imparts unique properties. This salt is formed from the neutralization of trifluoroacetic acid with potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols. The presence of fluorine atoms enhances its acidity compared to regular acetic acid, making it useful in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis and as a reagent in fluorination processes. Additionally, it exhibits low toxicity, but care should be taken when handling it, as with all chemical substances. Its applications extend to the fields of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, where it serves as an intermediate or catalyst. Overall, potassium trifluoroacetate is valued for its unique chemical behavior and versatility in synthetic chemistry.

Formula: C₂HF₃O₂·K

InChI: InChI=1S/C2HF3O2.K/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7;/h(H,6,7);

InChI key: InChIKey=SIMZKPFFQPBRPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(O)=O)(F)(F)F.[K]

Synonyms:

• Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, potassium salt (1:1)
• Acetic acid, trifluoro-, potassium salt
• Potasium Trifluoroacetate
• Potassiumtrifluoroacetate
• Trifluoroacetic Acid Potassium
• Trifluoroacetic Acid Potassium Salt
• Potassium trifluoroacetate
• potassium,2,2,2-trifluoroacetate

Potassium Trifluoroacetate

CAS: 2923-16-2

Formula: C₂F₃KO₂

Purity: >98.0%(T)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 152.11

Ref: 3B-P2114

Potassium trifluoroacetate, 98%

CAS: 2923-16-2

It is a reagent for preparation of aryl trifluoromethyl sulfides, by heating with the diaryl disulfide. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa A

Formula: CF₃CO₂K

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps, White

Molecular weight: 152.12

Ref: 02-A17398

Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trifluoro-, potassium salt (1:1)

CAS: 2923-16-2

Formula: C₂F₃KO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.1137

Ref: IN-DA002XSH

Trifluoroacetic acid, potassium salt

CAS: 2923-16-2

Formula: C₂F₃KO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline or Powder

Molecular weight: 152.114

Ref: 10-F001216

Potassium Trifluoroacetate

Controlled Product

CAS: 2923-16-2

Stability Very Hygroscopic
Applications Potassium trifluoroacetate (cas# 2923-16-2) is a useful research chemical.

Formula: C₂F₃KO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 152.11

Ref: TR-P698065