Description

3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Oxetanone is a highly fluorinated, reactive lactone building block. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce the robust trifluoromethyl group into complex molecular architectures, significantly altering physical and chemical properties. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to enhance product performance through fluorination.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with improved metabolic stability, bioavailability, and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Polymer & Material Science: Monomer for creating specialty fluoropolymers with exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Key precursor in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric materials for display and semiconductor applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Versatile reagent for constructing complex, fluorinated heterocycles and as a ligand precursor in organometallic catalysis.
• Surface Modification Agents: Used to create hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings for textiles, optics, and medical devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Oxetanone
CAS No.	1718-33-8
Molecular Formula	C5HF6O2
Molecular Weight	198.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)oxetan-2-one; 3,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-β-propiolactone; 2-Oxetanone, 3,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; Hexafluoro-β,β-dimethyl-β-propiolactone; Perfluoro-tert-butyl β-lactone; α,α-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-β-propiolactone
EINECS	217-025-8

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-2-Oxetanone is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its reactivity and sensitivity to moisture, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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