TFE is a colorless liquid which is fully miscible with water. Because of the high electronegativity of the fluorine atoms TFE has a stronger acid character than ethanol. Due to this there is a stronger tendency to form hydrogen bridging and this makes possible the production of more stable complexes with heterocycles such as THF and pyridine. By oxidation TFE is converted to trifluoroacetaldehyde or trifluoroacetic acid.
Delivery and handling
TFE is supplied in polyethylene-lined metal drums. Inhalation and skin contact are to be avoided. TEF is inflammable and has a flash point of 33°C. Furthermore, contact with the eyes is to be avoided at all costs. According to the latest experiments, it must be assumed that TFE is a strong eye irritant which can cause irreparable damage. Below a concentration of 10 ppm no significant harmful effects have been recorded.
TFE is a colorless liquid which is fully miscible with water. Because of the high electronegativity of the fluorine atoms TFE has a stronger acid character than ethanol. Due to this there is a stronger tendency to form hydrogen bridging and this makes possible the production of more stable complexes with heterocycles such as THF and pyridine. By oxidation TFE is converted to trifluoroacetaldehyde or trifluoroacetic acid.
