Description

3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid (CAS No. 684-07-1) is a high-purity fluorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C₃H₃F₃O₃. This specialty chemical is widely utilized in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material development due to its unique trifluoromethyl and hydroxyl functional groups. Our product is available in various grades to meet rigorous laboratory and industrial standards, including ≥98% purity for research applications. The compound is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with excellent solubility in polar organic solvents. Each batch undergoes stringent QC testing (HPLC, NMR) to ensure consistency and traceability. Proper storage conditions (2-8°C in airtight containers) are recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 684-07-1
• Complexity: 118
• IUPAC Name: 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H3F3O3/c4-3(5,6)1(7)2(8)9/h1,7H,(H,8,9)
• InChI Key: BVKGUTLIPHZYCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 144.00342844
• Molecular Formula: C3H3F3O3
• Molecular Weight: 144.05
• SMILES: C(C(=O)O)(C(F)(F)F)O
• Topological: 57.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 144.00342844
• Synonyms: 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid, 633-249-4, 684-07-1, 3,3,3-Trifluorolactic acid, TRIFLUOROLACTIC ACID, 3,3,3-TRIFLUORO-DL-LACTIC ACID, rac-Trifluorolactic Acid, MFCD00051802, 3,3,3-TRIFLUORO-2-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID, 3,3,3-TRIFLUOROLACTICACID, 2-Hydroxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid, 3,3,3-Trifluoro-D-lactic acid, PROPANOIC ACID, 3,3,3-TRIFLUORO-2-HYDROXY-, MFCD04037238, 2-Hydroxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic Acid; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic Acid; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-hydroxypropionic Acid; 3,3,3-Trifluorolactic Acid; NSC 56231; ss,ss,ss-Trifluorolactic acid, NSC56231, (2S)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-propanoic acid, SCHEMBL322139, SCHEMBL21488080, BVKGUTLIPHZYCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N, NSC-56231, SBB051075, AKOS005173382, SB44932, SY250112, SY270933, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-propionic acid, DB-062426, CS-0112294, (RS)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid, D86451, EN300-138050, rac-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-propionic acid, (2R)-2-Hydroxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid, (RS)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-propionic acid, (+/-)-2-hydroxy-3,3,3-trifluoropropionic acid, 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid, AldrichCPR, Z3225872563

This fluorinated lactic acid derivative serves as a key building block in medicinal chemistry for protease inhibitor development. Researchers employ it as a chiral synthon in asymmetric synthesis of bioactive molecules. The compound’s unique electronic properties make it valuable for modifying peptide stability and bioavailability. Industrial applications include use as an intermediate in specialty polymer production.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H314 (14.9%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H315 (85.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (85.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (89.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Corr. 1B (14.9%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (85.1%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (85.1%)
• STOT SE 3 (89.4%)

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