Description

3-(Iodomethyl)-4-(1H,1H-Perfluorononyl)Tetrahydrofuran is a specialized fluorinated organic building block featuring a reactive iodomethyl group and a long perfluorinated side chain. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials with exceptional surface properties, including high hydrophobicity and oleophobicity. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel surfactants, coatings, and bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates to enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Specialty Polymer & Surface Modifier: Incorporated into polymers to impart oil-, water-, and stain-repellent characteristics for advanced textile and coating applications.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Production: Acts as a building block for high-performance surfactants used in fire-fighting foams and industrial cleaners.
• Material Science R&D: Employed in academic and industrial research to develop new fluorinated materials with tailored surface energies.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorinated components for display technologies and electronic coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Iodomethyl)-4-(1H,1H-Perfluorononyl)Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.	131771-31-8
Molecular Formula	C15H10F17IO
Molecular Weight	680.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1H,1H-Perfluorononyl)-3-(iodomethyl)tetrahydrofuran; 3-(Iodomethyl)-4-(perfluorononyl)tetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydrofuran, 3-(iodomethyl)-4-(1H,1H-perfluorononyl)-; Fluorinated iodomethyl tetrahydrofuran derivative; PFNAI-THF; C15 Fluorinated Iodoether; Perfluorononyl iodomethyl tetrahydrofuran
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Iodomethyl)-4-(1H,1H-Perfluorononyl)Tetrahydrofuran adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the light-sensitive nature and reactive iodine moiety, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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