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115460

Sigma-Aldrich

Fluoroacetone

98%

Synonym(s):

α-Fluoroacetone, 1-Fluoro-2-propanone, Fluoromethyl methyl ketone, Monofluoroacetone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COCH2F
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
76.07
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.37 (lit.)

bp

75 °C (lit.)

density

1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

fluoro
ketone

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(=O)CF

InChI

1S/C3H5FO/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H2,1H3

InChI key

MSWVMWGCNZQPIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Aldolizations of fluoroacetone with aldehydes mediated by organocatalyst yield products with high enantioselectivities.

Application

Fluoroacetone has been used as a catalyst to study the kinetics of the ketone-catalysed decomposition of peroxymonosulfuric acid (Caro′s acid).

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FlameSkull and crossbones

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

44.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

7 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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