Trifluoromethanol
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Trifluoromethanol is a synthetic organic compound with the formula CHF
3O.[1] It is also referred to as perfluoromethanol or trifluoromethyl alcohol. The compound is the simplest perfluoroalcohol.[2] The substance is a colorless gas, which is unstable at room temperature.
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Trifluoromethanol | |
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Trifluoromethyl alcohol, perfluoromethanol | |
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CHF3O | |
Molar mass | 86.013 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
Melting point | -110.64 |
Boiling point | 22.4 °C (72.3 °F; 295.5 K) ±30.0°C |
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Flash point | 18.9 °C (66.0 °F; 292.0 K) ±15.6° |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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