Ethyl 3,3,3-trifluoropyruvate (CAS 13081-18-0) is a fluorinated α-keto ester that appears as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. It is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, valued for its trifluoromethyl group and activated carbonyl, enabling diverse transformations for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and fluorinated fine chemicals.
Ethyl 3,3,3-trifluoropyruvate
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:13081-18-0
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 97%
Molecular Formula:C₅H₅F₃O₃
Molecular Weight:170.09
EINECS No.:603-440-7
Synonym(s):Ethyl trifluoropyruvate; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropanoic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl 3,3,3-trifluoropyruvate (CAS 13081-18-0) is a fluorinated α-keto ester that appears as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. It is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, valued for its trifluoromethyl group and activated carbonyl, enabling diverse transformations for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and fluorinated fine chemicals.
1. Key intermediate for trifluoromethyl-substituted pyrazoles and heterocycles via cyclocondensation.
2. Precursor to fluorinated amino acids and amines by reductive amination or transamination.
3. Building block for agrochemical actives and CF3-containing fine chemicals.
4. Substrate in asymmetric catalysis and enantioselective ketone transformations.
25kg/drum; 200kg/drum
CAS No.: 13081-18-0
Product Name: Ethyl 3,3,3-trifluoropyruvate
Purity / Assay:97%
Molecular Formula:C₅H₅F₃O₃
Molecular Weight:170.09
EINECS No.:603-440-7
Synonym(s):Ethyl trifluoropyruvate; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropanoic acid ethyl ester
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