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.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Trifluoroacetic acid Reage
TRIFLUOROACETIC Trifluoroacetic acid Reage
Medchemexpress LLC MTvkPABC-P5 TFA | 98.8% | 1190.22 Da | C54H74F3N11O16 | 1 MG
MTvkPABC-P5 TFA is the trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) salt form of a Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonist used as an immune stimulant and as a synthetic building block for immune-stimulating antibody conjugates (ISACs).
- Acts as a Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonist and immune stimulant.
- Used as a building block for synthesis of immune-stimulating antibody conjugates (ISACs).
- Provided as a TFA salt for improved handling and stability.
- Reported high purity suitable for research use.
- Offered in small mg pack sizes for laboratory applications.
Medchemexpress LLC Claramine TFA | 3030428-57-7 | 95.0% | 703.02 | 5 MG
Claramine TFA is a steroidal polyamine that regulates the properties of lipid membranes and offers protection to cells against various biological toxins. These toxins include misfolded protein oligomers and those derived from biological proteins.
- Does not affect cell viability in human neuroblastoma cells (sh-sy5y) at concentrations below 10 μM.
- Does not impact cell activity in hek293 cells.
- Protects human neuroblastoma (sh-sy5y) cells from the harmful effects of pore-forming agents, melittin and α-hemolysin, by inhibiting their binding to cell membranes.
Medchemexpress LLC DX600 TFA | 99.2% | 3074.33 (free acid) | 1 MG
DX600 TFA is a selective ACE2 specific inhibitor (KD: 1.3 nM) that does not cross-react with ACE. It has been observed to exacerbate diabetes-induced cardiovascular dysfunction and increase cardiac and renal NOX activity. It is for research use only.
- Selective ACE2 specific inhibitor
- Does not cross-react with ACE
- Exacerbates diabetes-induced cardiovascular dysfunction
- Increases cardiac and renal NOX activity
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Trifluoroacetic acid puriss. p.a., for HPLC, 99.0 (GC), 76-05-1, MFCD00004169
Trifluoroacetic acid puriss. p.a., for HPLC, 99.0 (GC)
Medchemexpress LLC Cn2 toxin TFA (β-mammal toxin Cn2 TFA) | 96.6% | 7588.60 (free base) | 500 UG
Cn2 toxin TFA (β-Mammal toxin Cn2 TFA) is a single-chain β-scorpion neurotoxic peptide. As the main toxin found in scorpion venom, Cn2 toxin (TFA) specifically targets mammalian voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSC) Nav1.6. It is intended for research use only.
- Single-chain β-scorpion neurotoxic peptide
- Main toxin found in scorpion venom
- Specifically targets mammalian voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSC) Nav1.6
- White to off-white solid appearance
Medchemexpress LLC Ncgc00138783 TFA | 00-00-0 | 99.4% | 617.62 g·mol⁻¹ | C28H27F4N7O3S | 5 MG
NCGC00138783 TFA is a small-molecule inhibitor that selectively targets the CD47/SIRPα immune checkpoint, blocking the CD47-SIRPα interaction with reported in vitro activity (IC50 ≈ 50 μM). Supplied as the trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) salt for research applications.
- Selective inhibitor of the CD47/SIRPα immune checkpoint.
- Reported IC50 approximately 50 μM in biochemical assays.
- Supplied as the trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) salt.
- High purity (99.4%).
- Molecular weight 617.62 g·mol⁻¹.
- Store at 4 °C; protect from moisture and light.
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 Semaglutide (TFA) | 99.9% | 4113.58 | 1 MG
Semaglutide (TFA) | 99.9% | 4113.58 | 1 MG
Medchemexpress LLC NH2-UAMC1110 TFA | 2990021-73-1 | C23H24F5N5O5 | 5 MG
NH2-UAMC1110 TFA | 2990021-73-1 | C23H24F5N5O5 | 5 MG
Apexbio Technology LLC CTOP TFA 1mg
CTOP TFA is a small-molecule antagonist targeting the -opioid receptor (MOR) It is designed to selectively inhibit MOR thereby regulating opioid receptor-mediated neural signaling pathways CTOP TFA exerts its biological activity primarily through specific interaction with and inhibition of MOR in the central nervous system Based on these pharmacological properties CTOP TFA holds research potential in investigating pain perception analgesia tolerance dependence neurotransmitter release stress responses and emotional regulation
Medchemexpress LLC Survodutide TFA (BI 456906 TFA) | 99.4% | 4231.62 (free base) | 5 MG
Survodutide TFA (BI 456906 TFA) | 99.4% | 4231.62 (free base) | 5 MG
Medchemexpress LLC WDR5-IN-4 TFA | 2749300-35-2 | 98.0% | 612.40 | 1 ML
WDR5-IN-4 TFA (Compound C6) is an inhibitor of the WIN site of chromatin-associated WD repeat-containing protein 5 (WDR5), with a Kd of 0.1 nM. It displaces WDR5 from chromatin and decreases the expression of associated genes, leading to translational inhibition and nucleolar stress. This compound also exhibits anti-cancer activity.
- Inhibits the proliferation of MLL1-rearranged cancer cells MV4:11 and K562 cells with GI50s of 3.20 μM and 25.4 μM respectively, when treated with 0-50 μM for 3 days.
- Arrests the cell cycle of MV4:11 at the sub-G1 phase and induces apoptosis in MV4:11 when treated with 2 μM for 6 days.
- Promotes Hox genes in hindbrains of Rnf220+/- mice at late embryonic stages with an intrauterine injection of 100 μg (single dose).
Medchemexpress LLC Cys-TAT(47-57) TFA | 98.1% | 1661.99 | 5 MG
Cys-TAT(47-57) (Cys-[HIV-Tat (47-57)]) is an arginine rich cell penetrating peptide derived from the HIV-1 transactivating protein.
- Appearance: Solid
- Color: White to off-white
- Sequence: Cys-Tyr-Gly-Arg-Lys-Lys-Arg-Arg-Gln-Arg-Arg-Arg-NH2
- Shipping: Room temperature in continental US
- Storage (powder): -80°C for 2 years, -20°C for 1 year (sealed, away from moisture and light, under nitrogen)
- Storage (in solvent): -80°C for 6 months, -20°C for 1 month (sealed, away from moisture and light, under nitrogen)
- Solubility (H2O): 100 mg/mL (needs ultrasonic)
- Solubility (DMSO): ≥ 100 mg/mL
- Related classifications: Peptides, Peptide and derivatives, Peptides for drug delivery, Cell-penetrating peptides
- Disease areas: Infection, Anti-infection HIV
Medchemexpress LLC Bibo 3304 trifluoroacetate | 191868-14-1 | MFCD04112989 | 100.0% | 643.66 g/mol | C31H36F3N7O5 | 5 MG
BIBO3304 (trifluoroacetate) is a potent, orally active, and selective neuropeptide Y (NPY) Y1 receptor antagonist used as a research tool to probe NPY1R-mediated signaling in pharmacology and neuroscience studies. It is supplied as a high-purity solid and is characterized for receptor binding and in vitro functional assays.
- High potency and selectivity for the NPY Y1 receptor.
- Suitable for in vitro receptor binding and functional assays.
- High reported purity for reproducible experimental results.
- Available as a solid and as a DMSO solution for assay convenience.
- Well characterized with supporting chemical identifiers and structural data.