1-(Trifluoroacetyl)imidazole
[CAS# 1546-79-8]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Imidazoles
• Name: 1-(Trifluoroacetyl)imidazole
• Synonyms: 1-(Trifluoroacetyl)-1H-imidazole; N-Trifluoroacetylimidazole
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₃F₃N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 164.09
• CAS Registry Number: 1546-79-8
• EC Number: 216-282-5

Properties

• Density: 1.441
• Boiling point: 137-138 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.4225-1.4245
• Flash point: 44 ºC
• Water solubility: reacts

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C;Xi
• Risk Codes: R10;R22;R34;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S16;S26;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318

• Transport Information: UN 1993