1,2-Epoxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropane is used for the synthesis of trifluorolactic acid. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff.
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Applications
1,2-Epoxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropane is used for the synthesis of trifluorolactic acid. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff.
Solubility
Not miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible materials are heat, oxidizing agents and water. Store away from moisture.
RUO – Research Use Only
Katagiri T. ; Obara F. ; Toda S. ; Furahashi K. Synthesis of trifluorolactic acid from 1,2-epoxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropane. - One pot tandem ring opening-oxidation reaction of epoxide..Synlett.1994, 43 507-508.