The title compound, C(10)H(9)F(3)N(2)O(2), was prepared by the reaction of m-phenyl-enediamine and ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-acetoacetate. In the crystal, inter-molecular C-H⋯ F, N-H⋯F, O-H⋯N and N-H⋯O inter-actions contribute to the crystal packing.