2-Fluoropropionic acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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2-Fluoropropionic acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Fluoropropionic acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Fluoropropionic acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Fluoropropionic acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Chemical Identifiers
CAS6087-13-4
IUPAC Name2-fluoropropanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC3H5FO2
InChI KeyZVZPFTCEXIGSHM-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCC(F)C(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
FormLiquid
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥95.0 to ≤105.0%
Assay (GC)≥95.0%
Refractive Index1.3810-1.3870 @ 20°C
2-Fluoropropionic acid is used in the medical field for diagnostic purposes. It is labeled with 18F and is used as an imaging agent for detecting prostate cancer in humans. It is also used to prepare 2-fluoro fatty acids, compounds that exhibit antifungal properties.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Fluoropropionic acid is used in the medical field for diagnostic purposes. It is labeled with 18F and is used as an imaging agent for detecting prostate cancer in humans. It is also used to prepare 2-fluoro fatty acids, compounds that exhibit antifungal properties.

Solubility
Partly miscible in water.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store away from oxidizing agents, strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Herman Gershon; J.A.A. Renwick. Gas chromatography of fluorinated fatty acids : I. Separation and identification of lower 2-fluorofatty acids. Journal of Chromatography A. 1965, 20 134-137.
  2. D. O'Hagan. Preparation of monofluorocarboxylic acids using N,N-diethyl-1,1.2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropylamine. Journal of Fluorine Chemistry. 1989, 43 (3), 371-377.