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 Lys-bradykinin TFA | 00-00-0 | 99.9% | 1188.38 g/mol (free base) | C56H85N17O12 · xC2HF3O2 | 25 MG
Lys-bradykinin TFA is the trifluoroacetate salt form of the decapeptide kallidin (Lys-bradykinin). It is used as a research reagent and acts as a ligand for kallidin and bradykinin receptors, supporting studies in vascular regulation, inflammation, and pain signaling.
- TFA salt form of lys-bradykinin (kallidin).
- High purity (≈99.85%).
- Molecular weight 1188.38 g/mol (free base).
- Provided in small quantities suitable for biochemical assays; 25 mg size available.
- Intended for receptor binding and vascular biology research applications.
Medchemexpress LLC Boc-Met-Leu-Phe (trifluoroacetate) | 00-00-0 | MFCD00037435 | 99.5% | 623.68 g/mol | C27H40F3N3O8S | 1 ML
Boc-MLF TFA is a Boc-protected tripeptide (Boc-Met-Leu-Phe as the trifluoroacetate salt) used as a formyl peptide receptor (FPR) antagonist for receptor pharmacology and cell signaling studies. It is supplied as a 10 mM solution in DMSO (1 mL) or as a dry powder and is offered with high reported purity for research applications.
- Acts as a formyl peptide receptor (FPR) antagonist.
- Inhibits formyl peptide receptor like 1 (FPRL1) at higher concentrations.
- Available as a 10 mM solution in DMSO (1 mL) or as dry powder formats.
- High reported purity suitable for biochemical assays (~99.5%).
- Contains Boc-protected Met-Leu-Phe sequence as the trifluoroacetate salt.
Medchemexpress LLC LY117018 TFA 25mg | 2390041-98-0 | 25 MG
LY117018 TFA is a raloxifene analog and a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) reported to exert antiproliferative effects on breast cancer cell lines. Supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt, the compound is provided as a small-scale research reagent for in vitro studies.
- Selective estrogen receptor modulator activity.
- Reported antiproliferative effects on breast cancer cell lines.
- Supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt for improved handling.
- Available in milligram-scale quantities for research use.
- Chemical formula C29H26F3NO6S; molecular weight 573.58 g/mol.
Medchemexpress LLC LY117018 TFA 5mg | 2390041-98-0 | 573.58 | C29H26F3NO6S | 5 MG
LY117018 TFA is the trifluoroacetic acid salt of LY117018, a raloxifene analog and selective estrogen receptor modulator reported to exert antiproliferative effects on breast cancer cell lines. It is provided as a research reagent for in vitro and in vivo studies of estrogen receptor signaling and related pathways.
- Selective estrogen receptor modulator with reported antiproliferative activity.
- Soluble in DMSO up to 100 mg/mL; sonication may be required.
- In vivo formulations reported with solubility ≈5 mg/mL using common co-solvent systems.
- Recommended storage: solid sealed and kept away from moisture; in solution store at -80°C (up to 6 months) or -20°C (up to 1 month).
- Molecular formula C29H26F3NO6S; molecular weight 573.58.
Medchemexpress LLC BIM 23042 trifluoroacetate | 00-00-0 | 96.2% | 1192.45 g/mol (free base) | C63H73N11O9S2.xC2HF3O2 | 5 MG
BIM 23042 TFA is a somatostatin-like octapeptide analogue that functions as a selective antagonist of the neuromedin B receptor (NMB-R/BB1). Supplied as the trifluoroacetate (TFA) salt at high purity, it is intended for research use in receptor pharmacology and related biochemical assays.
- Selective antagonist of neuromedin B receptor (BB1).
- TFA salt form for improved handling and stability.
- High purity suitable for receptor pharmacology and calcium mobilization assays.
- Supplied as a small, lyophilized quantity for laboratory research use.
- Molecular weight and elemental composition available in the product documentation.
Medchemexpress LLC Lys-bradykinin trifluoroacetate | 00-00-0 | 99.9% | 1188.38 g/mol | C56H85N17O12·xC2HF3O2 | 100 MG
Lys-Bradykinin TFA is the trifluoroacetate salt of the decapeptide kallidin (Lys-bradykinin), supplied as a purified peptide powder for laboratory research. It acts as a ligand for kallidin and bradykinin receptors and is involved in vascular regulation, inflammation, and pain signaling.
- TFA salt of Lys-bradykinin (kallidin).
- Decapeptide sequence: Lys-Arg-Pro-Pro-Gly-Phe-Ser-Pro-Phe-Arg.
- High purity (99.9%).
- Molecular weight 1188.38 g/mol (free base).
- Storage: powder - sealed, away from moisture and light; powder storage: -80°C for 2 years, -20°C for 1 year.