Sodium trifluoroacetate is used in acid catalyzed reactions. It is also used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Further, it acts as a precursor for the trifluoromethylation of aldehydes using copper(I) halide as a catalyst.
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Applications
Sodium trifluoroacetate is used in acid catalyzed reactions. It is also used as an intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Further, it acts as a precursor for the trifluoromethylation of aldehydes using copper(I) halide as a catalyst.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive.
RUO – Research Use Only
Carbene precursor, compare Sodium chlorodifluoroacetate, A15756.
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