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 Stressin I TFA | 98.6% | 4472.20 | 5 MG
Stressin I TFA (Cyclo(31-34)[DPhe12,Nle21,38,Glu31,Lys34]Ac-hCRF(4-41)) TFA is a potent CRF1 receptor selective agonist with a Ki of 1.7 nM. It induces an increase in adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels in rats. This product is for research use only and not sold to patients.
- Potent CRF1 receptor selective agonist
- Induces increase in adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels
- White to off-white solid appearance
- For research use only
Medchemexpress LLC FStAx-35R TFA | 97.4% | 2885.36 (free base) | 1 MG
fStAx-35R TFA is a hydrocarbon-stapled peptide that inhibits the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by disrupting the β-catenin-TCF interaction. It can be utilized in cancer research.
- Inhibits Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
- Disrupts β-catenin-TCF interaction
- Suitable for cancer research
Medchemexpress LLC Galantide (TFA) | 98.1% | 2313.55 | 500 UG
Galantide TFA is a synthetic peptide known to act as a galanin receptor antagonist. It is provided in a high purity powder form, suitable for various laboratory applications.
- High purity powder
- Acts as a galanin receptor antagonist
- Suitable for laboratory research
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
Medchemexpress LLC Cef20 (Tfa) | 99.3% | 1057.19 | 25 MG
CEF20 TFA is an HLA-A*0201-restricted epitope from cytomegalovirus pp65 (495-503).
- High purity of 99.31%
- Molecular weight of 1057.19
- Solid appearance
- White to off-white color
- Sequence: Asn-Leu-Val-Pro-Met-Val-Ala-Thr-Val (NLVPMVATV)
- Soluble in DMSO
- Store in sealed container, away from moisture
- Powder storage: -80°C for 2 years, -20°C for 1 year
- Storage in solvent: -80°C for 6 months, -20°C for 1 month
Medchemexpress LLC Pepinh-MYD TFA | 1421052-89-2 | 98.9% | 3388.03 | 5 MG
Pepinh-MYD TFA is a MyD88 inhibitor designed to interfere with MyD88-mediated TLR signaling pathways. It contains a domain sequence from MyD88 TIR and a protein transduction sequence, enabling cell membrane penetration and inhibition of related immune responses. This compound shows potential for studying the role of MyD88 in viral infections, including COVID-19.
- Acts as a MyD88 inhibitor
- Contains a domain sequence from MyD88 TIR
- Includes a protein transduction sequence for cell membrane penetration
- Interferes with MyD88-mediated TLR signaling pathways
- Inhibits immune responses
- Suitable for studying the role of MyD88 in viral infections
- Applicable in COVID-19 anti-virus research
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 Ribupatide TFA | 2940971-65-1 | 99.8% | 4907.48 | 1 MG
Ribupatide TFA is a dual gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It is orally active and can also be administered by injection, making it suitable for antidiabetic research.
- Dual gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
- Can be studied in antidiabetic research
- Orally active
- Can also be administered by injection
Medchemexpress LLC Ala-MPSD TFA | 98.02% | 3016.76 | 5 MG
Ala-MPSD TFA is a control peptide for MPSD (HY-P10471). In Ala-MPSD TFA, the four serine residues of MPSD are substituted by alanines.
- Control peptide for MPSD (HY-P10471)
- Four serine residues of MPSD are substituted by alanines
- Molecular formula: C147H243N41O27.XC2HF3O2
- Sequence: Lys-Lys-Lys-Lys-Lys-Arg-Phe-Ala-Phe-Lys-Lys-Ala-Phe-Lys-Leu-Ala-Gly-Phe-Ala-Phe-Lys-Lys-Asn-Lys-Lys
- Purity: 98.02% (HPLC)
- Appearance: White to off-white (solid)
- MS consistent with structure
Medchemexpress LLC Stressin I TFA | 98.63% | 4472.20 (free base) | 1 MG
Stressin I TFA (Cyclo(31-34)[DPhe12,Nle21,38,Glu31,Lys34]Ac-hCRF(4-41)) is a potent and selective agonist for the CRF1 receptor, intended for research use only. It has been shown to increase adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels in rats.
- Potent CRF1 receptor selective agonist
- Ki of 1.7 nM
- Increases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels in rats
Medchemexpress LLC Aqp4 (201-220) Tfa | 99.9% | 2151.40 | 5 MG
Aqp4 (201-220) Tfa | 99.9% | 2151.40 | 5 MG
Medchemexpress LLC Wrwyar-NH2 TFA | 70.8% | 936.07 | 5 MG
Wrwyar-NH2 TFA is a control peptide primarily targeting DNA/RNA synthesis. It plays a role in the Cell Cycle/DNA Damage pathway. This product is intended for research use only and has not been fully validated for medical applications.
- Control peptide
- Targets DNA/RNA synthesis
- Involved in cell cycle/DNA damage pathway
- For research use only
Medchemexpress LLC Hexa-His TFA | 1456728-20-3 | 99.8% | 954.87 | 25 MG
Hexa-His TFA is a peptide consisting of 6 His residues, used as a metal binding site for the recombinant protein.
- Consists of 6 His residues
- Used as a metal binding site
- Suitable for recombinant protein applications
- Molecular weight of 954.87
- Purity of 99.8%
- Appearance is solid, white to off-white
- Recommended storage for powder: -80°C for 2 years or -20°C for 1 year
- Recommended storage in solvent: -80°C for 6 months or -20°C for 1 month
- Store sealed and away from moisture
Medchemexpress LLC F9170 (TFA) | >98% | 2097.33 | 1 MG
F9170 (trifluoroacetate salt) is an antiviral peptide that corresponds to amino acids 789-803 of the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein. This product is identified as a laboratory chemical for the manufacture of substances and is strictly for research use only. It must be handled by suitably qualified and experienced scientists in appropriately equipped and authorized facilities.
- Antiviral peptide.
- Corresponds to amino acids 789-803 of the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein.
- Intended for research use only.
- Suitable for laboratory chemical applications.
- Recommended for handling by experienced personnel.