Ethyl trifluoropyruvate, CAS No. 13081-18-0

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13081-18-0

Catalog No. EBD19599

CAS 13081-18-0

Name Ethyl trifluoropyruvate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: ETHYL3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPYRUVATE ETHYL2-OXO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPIONATE E-TFPA 3,3,3-TRIFLUORO-2-OXOPROPANOICACIDETHYLESTER RARECHEMALBI1300 TRIFLUOROPYRUVICACIDETHYLESTER Ethyltrifluoropyruvate98% 3,3,3-Trifluoropyruvicacidethylester Ethyl2-oxo-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoate methyl3,3,3-trifluoro-2-oxopropanoate Ethyltrifluoropyruvate

Molecular Formula: C5H5F3O3

Molecular Weight: 170.09

MDL Number: MFCD00114935

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

3,3,3-Trifluoropyruvic acid ethyl ester is a fluorinated organic compound characterized by its trifluoromethyl group attached to a pyruvate ester backbone. It serves as a versatile and valuable fluorinated building block in synthetic chemistry. Its primary application is in the field of advanced materials, particularly as a precursor for the synthesis of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other organic electronic materials. The introduction of the strong electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group is crucial for tuning the electronic properties, such as the energy levels and charge transport characteristics, of the resulting conjugated molecules or polymers. This makes it essential for developing high-performance, efficient, and stable optoelectronic devices. Additionally, due to its reactive carbonyl and ester functionalities, it is employed in various organic synthesis routes to incorporate the CF3 group into more complex molecular architectures, finding use in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research as well.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 42 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 31 °C

Density: 1.283 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.341(lit.)

Storage: Refrigerator

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 3272

Analytical Data

Appearance: Yellow to pale yellow clear liquid