Description

Methyl 2-Methoxytetrafluoropropionate is a specialized fluorinated organic ester with the CAS number 10186-63-7. This compound is valued for its unique combination of a methoxy group and multiple fluorine atoms, which imparts specific reactivity and physical properties critical for advanced chemical synthesis. It serves as a key building block and intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require fluorinated components for enhanced metabolic stability, bioavailability, or receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine atoms are introduced to improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and electronic materials that demand specific surface properties, chemical resistance, or optical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile handle for nucleophilic substitution and other reactions in complex molecule construction within research and process chemistry.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in high-performance display applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Methoxytetrafluoropropionate
CAS No.	10186-63-7
Molecular Formula	C5H6F4O3
Molecular Weight	190.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Methoxy-3,3,4,4-tetrafluoropropionate; 2-Methoxy-3,3,4,4-tetrafluoropropionic Acid Methyl Ester; 3,3,4,4-Tetrafluoro-2-methoxypropionic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,3,4,4-tetrafluoro-2-methoxypropionate; Propionic acid, 3,3,4,4-tetrafluoro-2-methoxy-, methyl ester; MFMP
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Methoxytetrafluoropropionate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.35 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.345

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