Description

Fluoromethyl 2-Methoxy-2-Fluoro-1-(Trifluoromethyl)Vinyl Ether is a highly fluorinated, reactive vinyl ether monomer of significant interest in advanced material synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple fluorine atoms and a vinyl ether group, makes it a critical building block for introducing specific fluorinated functionalities into polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel materials with enhanced properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorination improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluoropolymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to synthesize or modify specialty fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers, enhancing their chemical and thermal resistance.
• Surface Coating Agent: Imparts hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces in advanced coating formulations for electronics, textiles, and optics.
• Lithography and Electronics: Investigated as a potential precursor for photoresists or dielectric materials in semiconductor manufacturing due to its etch resistance.
• Specialty Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis to create complex fluorinated molecules for various high-value R&D applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Fluoromethyl 2-Methoxy-2-Fluoro-1-(Trifluoromethyl)Vinyl Ether
CAS No.	111607-91-1
Molecular Formula	C6H5F5O2
Molecular Weight	212.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Fluoromethoxy)-2-methoxy-1,1,2-trifluoroethene; 2-Methoxy-2-fluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)vinyl fluoromethyl ether; (2-Methoxy-2-fluoro-1-trifluoromethylvinyloxy)fluoromethane; Fluoromethyl (2-methoxy-2-fluoro-1-trifluoromethylvinyl) ether; FVE Monomer (Fluorinated Vinyl Ether); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Fluoromethyl 2-Methoxy-2-Fluoro-1-(Trifluoromethyl)Vinyl Ether is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity, consistency, and reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes. Our quality assurance includes comprehensive analysis via GC, NMR, and FTIR to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified on the label). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture ingress and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.45 g/mL
Boiling Point	Contact for details

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