2-Fluoropropionic acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6087-13-4
• Molecular Formula: C3H5FO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.069
• MDL Number: MFCD06247714
• InChI Key: ZVZPFTCEXIGSHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-fluoropropionic acid, 2-fluoro-propionic acid, propanoic acid, 2-fluoro, pubchem13698, propanoic acid,2-fluoro, acmc-1b20x, ksc492i2p
• PubChem CID: 256876
• IUPAC Name: 2-fluoropropanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C(=O)O)F

• Density: 1.214
• Boiling Point: 66°C to 67°C (30 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 82°C (180°F)
• Odor: Acrid
• Refractive Index: 1.383
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Solubility Information: Partly miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 92.07
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Fluoropropionic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H302-H312-H332 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only