Description

1,2-Epoxy-3-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)-Propane is a specialized fluorinated epoxide monomer. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce trifluoroethoxy functional groups into polymer chains, imparting unique properties such as enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics. It is a critical building block for advanced material scientists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging its reactive epoxide ring for conjugation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a co-monomer or cross-linking agent to produce fluorinated epoxy resins, coatings, and adhesives with superior chemical and moisture resistance.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces (e.g., silica, polymers) to create low-energy, hydrophobic, or oleophobic coatings.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a synthetic intermediate for fluorine-containing compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy moiety into complex organic molecules in R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Epoxy-3-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)-Propane
CAS No.	1535-91-7
Molecular Formula	C5H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	156.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Glycidyl Ether; Glycidyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Ether; 3-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)-1,2-epoxypropane; 1,2-Epoxy-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)propane; (Oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)(1,1,1-trifluoro)ethane; Trifluoroethoxy Methyl Oxirane; TFEGE; AGE-F3
EINECS	216-269-8

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Epoxy-3-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)-Propane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling by GC and/or HPLC, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.3550 - 1.3650
Density (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.