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 Ceftolozane TFA | 1628046-32-1 | 98.2% | 780.71 | C25H31F3N12O10S2 | 5 MG
Ceftolozane TFA is the trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) salt of a cephalosporin antibiotic supplied as a solid for research use. It is used to study and inhibit Gram-negative bacterial infections and as a synthetic building block for development of new antibiotic derivatives.
- Cephalosporin-class antibiotic active against Gram-negative bacteria.
- Useful as a synthetic intermediate for antibiotic development.
- High purity (98.2%) suitable for analytical and synthetic work.
- White to off-white solid form for easy handling and storage.
- Available in milligram-scale quantities for research applications.
- Store at -20°C sealed; in solvent, store at -80°C up to 6 months or -20°C up to 1 month.
- For research use only; not for human or veterinary use.
Medchemexpress LLC Vasculotide TFA | 1359657-45-6 | 99.7% | 14000 (average) | 25 MG
Vasculotide TFA is an angiopoietin-1 mimetic that functions as a Tie-2 activator, leading to Tie-2 phosphorylation. This compound exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-permeability effects, making it relevant for various research applications.
- Ameliorates endotoxin-induced endothelial barrier dysfunction
- Promotes angiogenesis in a mouse model of diabetic ulcer
- Protects mice from vascular leakage
- Reduces mortality in murine abdominal sepsis
- Decreases microvascular leakage
- Improves microcirculatory perfusion in a rat model of hemorrhagic shock
Medchemexpress LLC MPSD TFA (MARCKS-ED TFA) | 99.8% | 3080.76 | 5 MG
MPSD TFA is the TFA salt form of MPSD, a 25-amino acid peptide derived from the effector domain sequence of the intracellular membrane protein myristoylated alanine-rich C-kinase substrate (MARCKS). It functions as a biological probe to study membrane curvature and lipid composition, specifically recognizing phosphatidylserine.
- TFA salt form of MPSD
- 25-amino acid peptide
- Derived from MARCKS protein
- Detects membrane curvature
- Identifies phosphatidylserine
- Useful as a biological probe
- White to off-white solid appearance
- Soluble in DMSO and H2O
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 Gsnkskpk-nh2 (TFA) | 99.9% | 843.97 (free base) | 5 MG
GSNKSKPK-NH2 TFA is a model peptide based on a c-Src N-terminal peptide, which serves as an NMT substrate.
- Purity: 99.9%
- Appearance: White to off-white solid
- Sequence: Gly-Ser-Asn-Lys-Ser-Lys-Pro-Lys-NH2
- Molecular formula: C35H65N13O11.xC2HF3O2
- Soluble in water and DMSO
Medchemexpress LLC DV1 TFA | 98.53% | 2424.85 | 25 MG
DV1 TFA is a selective antagonist for CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4). It exhibits antiviral activity by blocking HIV-1 entry through the CXCR4 co-receptor, making it suitable for research applications.
- Selective antagonist for CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4)
- Exhibits antiviral activity
- Blocks HIV-1 entry
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 MPSD control peptide (TFA) | 99.8% | 3080.76 (free base) | 1 MG
MPSD TFA (MARCKS-ED TFA) is the TFA salt form of MPSD, a 25-amino acid peptide derived from the myristoylated alanine-rich C-kinase substrate (MARCKS). It functions as a biological probe capable of sensing membrane curvature and recognizing phosphatidylserine, making it useful for studying membrane shape and lipid composition.
- Derived from MARCKS effector domain sequence
- Senses membrane curvature
- Recognizes phosphatidylserine
- Useful for studying membrane shape and lipid composition
- Appears as a white to off-white solid
- High purity (99.8%)
- Molecular weight: 3080.76 (free base)
Medchemexpress LLC CGGRGD TFA | 98.7% | 677.61 | 5 MG
CGGRGD TFA is a derivative of RGD (Arginine-Glycine-Aspartic acid) that includes cysteine at its N-terminal. This product is intended for research applications only and not for human use. It is referenced in publications regarding the functionalization of PCL fibrous membranes with RGD peptide.
- Biological activity: a derivative of RGD with cysteine at its N-terminal
- Purity: 98.66%
- Molecular weight: 677.61
- Formula: C21H34F3N9O11S
- Appearance: solid
- Color: white to off-white
- Sequence: Cys-Gly-Gly-Arg-Gly-Asp
- Sequence shortening: CGGRGD
- Solubility in vitro: soluble in DMSO at 100 mg/mL (147.58 mM); ultrasonic assistance may be needed, and newly opened DMSO is recommended due to hygroscopic impact on solubility
Medchemexpress LLC Maculatin 1.1 TFA | 96.9% | 2145.55 | 500 UG
Maculatin 1.1 TFA is an antimicrobial peptide that exhibits a Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of 7 μM against *Staphylococcus aureus*. This peptide functions by perforating the bacterial membrane of *Staphylococcus aureus*, ultimately leading to bacterial death.
- Antimicrobial peptide.
- Effective against *Staphylococcus aureus* with an MIC of 7 μM.
- Works by perforating the bacterial membrane.
Medchemexpress LLC Frakefamide TFA 25mg | 25MG
Frakefamide TFA is a potent analgesic that acts as a peripheral active -selective receptor agonist Frakefamide is unable to penetrate the blood-brain-barrier and enter the central nervous system[1 [2
Medchemexpress LLC RI(dl)-2 TFA | 98.0% | 1 MG
RI(dl)-2 TFA is a potent and selective RAD51-mediated D-loop formation inhibitor.
- Potent and selective RAD51-mediated D-loop formation inhibitor with an IC50 of 11.1 μM.
- Does not influence RAD51 binding to ssDNA.
- Inhibits homologous recombination (HR) activity in human cells (IC50 of 3.0 μM).
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.
Medchemexpress LLC Thanatin TFA | 99.7% | 2433.92 | 1 MG
Thanatin TFA is an inducible cationic antimicrobial peptide that exhibits broad-spectrum activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, as well as various species of fungi. It operates by competitively replacing divalent cations from the bacterial outer membrane, leading to its disruption. It shows potent inhibitory effects on the growth of NDM-1-producing *E. coli* and *K. pneumoniae* strains.
- Inducible cationic antimicrobial peptide
- Broad-spectrum activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, and fungi
- Disrupts bacterial outer membrane
- Inhibits NDM-1-producing *E. coli* and *K. pneumoniae* strains
- Strongly cationic with a pI of 10.48
Medchemexpress LLC Peptide R TFA | 98.3% | 900.08 | 5 MG
Peptide R (TFA) is a synthetic and specific CXCR4 antagonist. It exhibits outstanding capacities to remodel the tumor stroma and can be used for solid tumor research, including glioblastoma.
- Synthetic and specific CXCR4 antagonist
- Exhibits outstanding capacities to remodel the tumor stroma
- Can be used for solid tumor research, including glioblastoma
- Molecular weight is 900.08 (free base)
- Appears as a white to off-white solid
- Sequence is Arg-Ala-Cys-Arg-Phe-Phe-Cys with a disulfide bridge at Cys3-Cys7