C2H3FO2
C2H3FO2 is the chemical formula for fluoroacetic acid, also known as monofluoroacetic acid (MFA). It is the fluorinated analogue of acetic acid, consisting of a carboxyl group attached to a methylene bearing a single fluorine atom (F-CH2-COOH). The molecule contains two carbon atoms, three hydrogen atoms, one fluorine atom and two oxygen atoms.
Chemically, fluoroacetic acid is a small aliphatic carboxylic acid. It is typically classified as a strong
Occurrence and production are primarily in the context of industrial chemistry and research. Fluoroacetic acid is
Safety and hazards are the primary considerations. Fluoroacetic acid is highly toxic to mammals; ingestion or