Trifluoroacetic acid
Also known as: Trifluoroethanoic acid, Perfluoroacetic acid, TFA, 2,2,2-Trifluoroacetic acid, trifluoroacetate, perfluoroacetic acid, tri-fluoro-acetic acid
Trifluoroacetic acid (CAS 76-05-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2HF3O2 and a molecular weight of 114.023 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -15 °C, a boiling point of 72 ºC, a density of 1.535 and a flash point of -2.5±25.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, H332 — Harmful if inhaled and H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 76-05-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-920956-7
- Molecular Formula
- C2HF3O2
- Molecular Weight
- 114.023 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -15 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 72 ºC |
| Density | 1.535 |
| Flash Point | -2.5±25.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 113.992867 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 1.24 |
| Additional Property | 3.9 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 96.2±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.294 |
| Additional Property | miscible |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Trifluoroacetic acid?
The CAS number of Trifluoroacetic acid is 76-05-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Trifluoroacetic acid?
Trifluoroacetic acid has molecular formula C2HF3O2 and molecular weight 114.023 g/mol.
Is Trifluoroacetic acid hazardous?
Trifluoroacetic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H332 — Harmful if inhaled; H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Trifluoroacetic acid?
For Trifluoroacetic acid, Upstream Products: 4,5-dichlorophthalic anhydride, Isopropyl trifluoroacetate, 4-Fluorobenzeneboronic acid; Downstream Products: cis-3-octene, 2-Octene, octene.
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