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 Ile-AMS TFA | 219931-45-0 | MFCD31619268 | 98.6% | 572.52 g/mol | C18H27F3N8O8S | 10 MG
Ile-AMS TFA is the trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) salt of an aminoacyl-sulfamoyl adenosine analogue that inhibits isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase and displays potent antiparasitic activity (P. falciparum ABS IC50 = 1.19 nM). Intended for laboratory research use only.
- Purity 98.55%.
- Molecular weight 572.52 g/mol; chemical formula C18H27F3N8O8S.
- Soluble in water (≈100 mg/mL); ultrasonic assistance may be required.
- Recommended storage: sealed, away from moisture; in solvent -80°C (6 months) or -20°C (1 month).
- Available in small research quantities, including a 10 mg package.
- Used as a tool compound for studies of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase inhibition and antiparasitic research.
TARGETMOL CHEMICALS INC LEVOROTATION NIMORAZOLE 5MG
Also available in 1 mg 10 mg 25 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 mL 10 mM (in DMSO) and bulk. Please contact Fisher for quotes. Levorotation nimorazole phosphate ester TFA is an anti-anaerobic and anti-parasitic agent.
Medchemexpress LLC Fti-276 trifluoroacetate | 1217471-51-6 | 98.0% | 547.6 g/mol | C23H28F3N3O5S2 | 10 MG
FTI-276 trifluoroacetate is the trifluoroacetate salt of a small-molecule inhibitor of protein farnesyl transferase. It is provided as a solid for research use and exhibits sub-nanomolar activity against both Plasmodium falciparum and human PFT, making it suitable for biochemical and antiparasitic research applications.
- Potent protein farnesyl transferase inhibition at sub-nanomolar concentrations.
- Provided as the trifluoroacetate (TFA) salt to aid handling and formulation.
- High reported purity, approximately 98%.
- Supplied in small, research-ready quantities suitable for assay development.
- Characterized by published chemical identifiers for unambiguous compound identification.
Medchemexpress LLC Ac-VDVAD-CHO (TFA) | 00-00-0 | 99.2% | 657.59 g·mol⁻¹ | C25H38F3N5O12 | 5 MG
Ac-VDVAD-CHO (TFA) is a peptide aldehyde inhibitor used in biochemical and cell-based research to block caspase-mediated proteolysis and investigate apoptosis pathways.
- Selective caspase-2 and caspase-3 inhibition (IC50 46 nM and 15 nM).
- TFA salt, supplied as a white to off-white solid.
- High purity (99.2%).
- Molecular weight 657.59 g·mol⁻¹; formula C25H38F3N5O12.
- Recommended storage: powder at -80°C (2 years) or -20°C (1 year).
- For research use only; not for human or clinical use.
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 XMD-17-51 TFA 10mM 1mL | 2436579-93-8 | 1 ML
XMD-17-51 (TFA) is a pyrimido-diazepinone small molecule that modulates protein kinases. It is supplied as the trifluoroacetate (TFA) salt and is provided as either a dry solid or a ready-to-use solution for biochemical and cell signaling research.
- Modulates protein kinases for biochemical and cellular studies
- Supplied as trifluoroacetate (TFA) salt, available as dry solid or solution
- Typical solution: 10 mM in DMSO, 1 mL
- High purity (LCMS 99.46%)
- White to off-white solid appearance
- Storage: 4°C for solid; in solvent -80°C (up to 6 months) or -20°C (up to 1 month)