Description

1-Bromo-2-(Heptafluoroisopropoxy)Tetrafluoroethane, 97% Min. is a high-purity, halogenated fluorinated ether compound, valued for its unique combination of volatility and chemical stability. This specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and reagent in advanced synthetic pathways, particularly where the introduction of fluorinated alkoxy groups is required. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, enabling the development of novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for introducing fluorinated motifs to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with fluorine-enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty fluoropolymers, surfactants, and coatings that demand oil, water, and chemical resistance.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Industry: Employed in plasma etching processes and as a precursor for depositing fluorinated thin films in microelectronics fabrication.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Used in the development of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants, blowing agents, and aerosol propellants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for nucleophilic substitution and etherification reactions under demanding conditions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Bromo-2-(Heptafluoroisopropoxy)Tetrafluoroethane, 97% Min.
CAS No.	16005-49-5
Molecular Formula	C5HBrF11O
Molecular Weight	330.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-(heptafluoroisopropoxy)-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane; 2-Bromo-1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoro-2-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yloxy)propane; Bromo(heptafluoroisopropoxy)tetrafluoroethane; HFE-7100DA Bromo Derivative; Perfluoroisopropyl 2-bromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl ether; 1-Bromo-2-(perfluoroisopropoxy)tetrafluoroethane; 16005-49-5
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Bromo-2-(Heptafluoroisopropoxy)Tetrafluoroethane adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure the minimum 97% purity specification and control of key impurities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	97.0% Min.
Water Content (KF)	0.1% Max.
Acidity (Titration)	0.02% Max. (as HBr)

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