Potassium Trifluoroacetate

CAS: 2923-16-2
Purity: ≥ 99%
Chemical formula: CF₃COOK
Appearance: White crystalline solid
Usage: 1. Agricultural chemicals (pesticides, herbicides) - Potassium
trifluoroacetate is commonly used in the synthesis of agricultural
chemicals, especially as a raw material for fluorinated herbicides and
pesticides.
2. Organic synthesis intermediates - It is often used in the synthesis of
pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and chemical reagents.
3. Fluorination reactions - As a fluorine source in fluorination reactions,
potassium trifluoroacetate is commonly used to promote fluorination
chemical reactions, especially the synthesis of fluorinated compounds.
4. Pharmaceutical industry - Potassium trifluoroacetate is used in the
pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of fluorinated drugs, including
some biologically active drugs such as anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, and
antiviral drugs.

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