2,2,2-Trifluoroacetamide
Agent Name
2,2,2-Trifluoroacetamide
CAS Number
354-38-1
Formula
C2-H2-F3-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Trifluoroacetamide; Acetamide, 2,2,2-trifluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
White to light yellow crystalline powder with a slight ether-like odor; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in fine chemical manufacture and in scientific research and development; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [ECHA REACH Registrations] An irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Chloroacetamide" and "Fluoroacetamide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.85 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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