Trifluoropyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester

• CAT Number: R056472
• CAS Number: 13081-18-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H5F3O3
• Molecular Weight: 170.09
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Oxo-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoate; Ethyl 3,3,3-Trifluoropyruvate; Ethyl 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropanoate; Ethyl Trifluoropyruvate
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-oxopropanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H5F3O3/c1-2-11-4(10)3(9)5(6,7)8/h2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: KJHQVUNUOIEYSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=O)C(F)(F)F

Trifluoropyruvic acid ethyl ester（Cat No.:R056472）is a fluorinated α-keto ester featuring a trifluoromethyl group that enhances its electrophilicity and metabolic stability. It serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Its unique reactivity profile supports applications in asymmetric synthesis, nucleophile addition reactions, and fluorinated scaffold development. Due to its ability to mimic metabolic intermediates, it is also used in biochemical and enzyme inhibition studies. Supplied at high purity, this compound is ideal for advanced research in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry.