Trifluoroacetic Acid
Trifluoroacetic acid is a corrosive organofluorine compound that is structurally analogous to, but stronger than, acetic acid. Available in various quantities and reagent grades, it is used in NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, organic synthesis, etc.
Almost 100,000-fold more acidic than acetic acid, TFA is widely used in organic chemistry. TFA is used as a reagent in organic synthesis because of its properties: volatility, organic solvent solubility, and acidic strength. It is less oxidizing than sulfuric acid and is more readily available in its anhydrous form than some other acids . Other features include:
- Used in acid-catalyzed reactions, especially peptide synthesis (to cleave esters)
- Dissolves protein when mixed with liquid SO2
- Removes t-butyl derived side-chain protecting groups in Fmoc peptide synthesis
- Can remove the t-butoxycarbonyl protecting group in organic synthesis
- At low concentrations, acts as an ion-pairing agent for peptides and small proteins in organic compound liquid chromatography
- For acid-stable materials, can be a solvent for NMR spectroscopy
- Acts as a calibrant in mass spectrometry
- Used to produce trifluoroacetate salts
- An ingredient in adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings
When TFA combines with bases and metals, especially light metals, a strong exothermic reaction occurs. When mixed with lithium aluminum hydride (LAH), the reaction is explosive.
Although nonflammable, TFA is corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes and requires careful use and handling. It is harmful when inhaled, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, and is toxic to aquatic organisms at even low concentrations.
TFA is also a product of the metabolic breakdown of the anesthetic agent halothane. It is the suspected cause of halothane-induced hepatitis.
Medchemexpress LLC CREBtide TFA | 98.7% | 1716.99 (free acid) | 5 MG
CREBtide TFA is a synthetic 13 amino acid peptide, a CREB (cAMP response element binding protein)-like peptide. It functions as a substrate for both Protein Kinase A (PKA) and Protein Kinase C (PKC).
- Solid appearance
- White to off-white color
- Amino acid sequence: Lys-Arg-Arg-Glu-Ile-Leu-Ser-Arg-Arg-Pro-Ser-Tyr-Arg
- Reported as a PKA and PKC substrate
- Apparent Km of 3.9 μM for phosphorylation by cAK
- Apparent Km of 2.9 μM for phosphorylation by cGK
Medchemexpress LLC Astressin 2B TFA | 98.5% | 4041.69 | 1 MG
Astressin 2B TFA is a blood-brain barrier-impermeable, highly selective CRFR2 antagonist. It blocks protective effects mediated by CRFR2, exacerbating indomethacin-induced hemorrhagic intestinal injury in rats. This compound reverses the protective effects of Urocortin 1 against intestinal hypermotility, bacterial invasion, and upregulation of inflammatory mediators. It is an important tool molecule for investigating intestinal protective mechanisms of CRFR2.
- Highly selective CRFR2 antagonist
- Blocks anxiogenic effect of Urocortin 2
- Attenuates stress-induced anxiety-related behaviors
- Exacerbates intestinal epithelial damage in specific models
- Important tool for investigating intestinal protective mechanisms of CRFR2
Medchemexpress LLC Cppi9 Tfa | 99.9% | 1553.37 | 5 MG
CPP9 TFA is a small, amphipathic, cyclic cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) that binds directly to plasma membrane phospholipids and enters mammalian cells via endocytosis. Its efficient release from the endosome after cellular entry makes it suitable for intracellular delivery of therapeutic agents and chemical probes.
- Efficient release from endosome after cellular entry
- Suitable for intracellular delivery of therapeutic agents
- Suitable for intracellular delivery of chemical probes
- For research use only
Medchemexpress LLC Siynfekl Tfa | 99.9% | 1013.14 | 1 MG
SIYNFEKL TFA is a variant of the major MHC class I-restricted epitope SIINFEKL. It is an antigenic peptide that can stimulate specific T cells in experimental settings to study competitive interactions between T cells. SIYNFEKL TFA exhibits low affinity for the OT-I T cell receptor (TCR) and can be used for the detection of CD8+ T cells.
- Can stimulate specific T cells
- Used to study competitive interactions between T cells
- Exhibits low affinity for the OT-I T cell receptor (TCR)
- Can be used for the detection of CD8+ T cells
Medchemexpress LLC Cpn-351 TFA | 912.11 (free base) | 1 MG
CPN-351 TFA (compound 9a) is a pentapeptide that acts as a selective antagonist of human NMUR1. Its antagonistic effect on human NMUR1 is 10 times higher than on NMUR2, making it useful in the study of inflammation.
- Selective antagonist of human NMUR1
- Antagonistic effect is 10 times higher on NMUR1 than NMUR2
- Can be used in the study of inflammation
- pA2 of 7.35 for NMUR1
- Kb of 45 nM for NMUR1
Medchemexpress LLC Cys-PKHB1 TFA | 1487.88 | 10MG
Cys-PKHB1 TFA is a peptide conjugated to PKHB1, functioning as a CD47 agonist peptide and a thrombospondin-1 peptide mimic with antitumor effects. It induces mitochondrial alterations, reactive oxygen species generation, and intracellular calcium accumulation, leading to calcium-dependent cell death in breast cancer cells. This compound also activates the immune system in breast cancer cells via immunogenic cell death.
- Conjugated peptide acting as a CD47 agonist
- Thrombospondin-1 peptide mimic
- Exhibits antitumor effects
- Induces mitochondrial alterations
- Promotes reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation
- Causes intracellular calcium (Ca+) accumulation
- Leads to calcium-dependent cell death in breast cancer cells
- Activates the immune system through immunogenic cell death
Medchemexpress LLC C-telopeptide TFA | 868.89 (free base) | 25 MG
C-telopeptide TFA is a cross-linked peptide of type I collagen. It is released during bone resorption and has been correlated with bone mineral density (BMD). This product is intended for research use only.
- Cross-linked peptide of type I collagen
- Released during bone resorption
- Correlated with bone mineral density (BMD)
- Sequence: Glu-Lys-Ala-His-Asp-Gly-Gly-Arg
- Target: MMP
- Pathway: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Apexbio Technology LLC SCH772984 TFA 942183-80-4 (free base) 5mg
SCH772984 TFA is a small-molecule inhibitor targeting extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) It is designed to inhibit ERK catalytic activity thereby blocking phosphorylation of downstream substrates and regulating the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway SCH772984 TFA exerts its biological activity primarily through direct interaction with ERK1/2 acting as an ATP-competitive inhibitor Based on these pharmacological properties SCH772984 TFA holds research potential in studies examining ERK signaling s role in oncogenic pathway activation tumor cell growth survival mechanisms and resistance phenomena in various cancer models
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Trifluoroacetic anhydride | 407-25-0 | MFCD00000416 | 500g
Trifluoroacetic anhydride | Purity: ≥99% | MW:210.03 | 407-25-0 | MFCD00000416 | 500g
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Trifluoroacetic acid ReagentPlus(R), 99% | 76-05-1 | MFCD00004169 | 2L
Trifluoroacetic acid ReagentPlus(R), 99% | Purity: 99% | Mol Wt: 114.02 | 76-05-1 | MFCD00004169 | 2L
Medchemexpress LLC Pf15 TFA | 99.7% | 969.97 | C46H50F3N13O8 | 5 MG
A heterobifunctional PROTAC that recruits cereblon to promote degradation of FLT3-ITD. It reduces FLT3 and STAT5 phosphorylation, inhibits proliferation of FLT3-ITD-positive cells, and shows tumor growth inhibition in preclinical models. Supplied as a trifluoroacetic acid salt for laboratory research.
Medchemexpress LLC F9170 (TFA) | 99.7% | 1983.3 g/mol | 5 MG
F9170 (TFA) is a laboratory chemical with 99.7% purity and a molecular weight of 1983.3 g/mol. It appears as a solid and is stable under recommended storage conditions. This product is intended for research use only and should be handled by suitably qualified and experienced scientists in appropriate facilities.
- Solid appearance
- Stable under recommended storage conditions
- Store powder at -80°C for up to 2 years or -20°C for up to 1 year
- Store in solvent at -80°C for up to 6 months or -20°C for up to 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
- Suitable for shipping at room temperature if less than 2 weeks
- Requires handling in areas with appropriate exhaust ventilation
- Keep container tightly sealed in a cool, well-ventilated area
- Keep away from direct sunlight and sources of ignition
Medchemexpress LLC Pep42 TFA | 99.6% | 1335.59 | 25 MG
Pep42 TFA is a cyclic peptide ligand of GPR78. It internalizes selectively into highly metastatic human melanoma cells through a receptor-mediated process. This product is for research use only.
- Cyclic peptide ligand of GPR78
- Internalizes selectively into highly metastatic human melanoma cells
- Receptor-mediated process
- Sequence: Cys-Thr-Val-Ala-Leu-Pro-Gly-Gly-Tyr-Val-Arg-Val-Cys (disulfide:Cys1-Cys13)
- Target: Others
- Pathway: Others
- Storage for powder: -80°C for 2 years, -20°C for 1 year
- Storage in solvent: -80°C for 6 months, -20°C for 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
- Appearance: Solid
- Stable under recommended storage conditions
- Identified uses: Laboratory chemicals, manufacture of substances