Description

1,4-Bis(tert-Butoxy)Tetrafluorobenzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ether, valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for introducing fluorinated, tert-butoxy-substituted aromatic structures into complex molecules, which can impart desirable properties like enhanced stability and lipophilicity. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where precise fluorination is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and manufacturing of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorination improves biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to incorporate fluorinated aromatic units into specialty polymers, enhancing properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in organometallic catalysis within academic and industrial research labs.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in the development of novel fluorinated compounds for sensors, coatings, and other high-performance material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(tert-Butoxy)Tetrafluorobenzene
CAS No.	121088-09-3
Molecular Formula	C14H18F4O2
Molecular Weight	294.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Di-tert-butoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-bis(tert-butoxy)benzene; p-Bis(tert-butoxy)tetrafluorobenzene; Tetrafluoro-1,4-phenylenebis(oxy-tert-butane); 1,4-Bis(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(tert-Butoxy)Tetrafluorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.