Description

4-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)Biphenyl is a specialized fluorinated organic compound, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a biphenyl core linked to a tetrafluoroethoxy group, provides distinct electronic and steric properties critical for developing performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs for enhanced stability, bioavailability, or specific functionality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where fluorination is used to modulate metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorinated segment can improve environmental persistence and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor or core structure in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy and electron transport properties.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemicals: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the production of high-performance polymers, coatings, and specialty chemicals that require thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination methodologies, cross-coupling reactions, and the development of novel functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)Biphenyl
CAS No.	175838-97-8
Molecular Formula	C14H10F4O
Molecular Weight	270.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)-1,1'-biphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-ol, 4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)-; 4-(Perfluoroethoxy)biphenyl; 4-(Tetrafluoroethoxy)biphenyl; Biphenyl-4-yl tetrafluoroethyl ether; p-(Tetrafluoroethoxy)biphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)Biphenyl is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, is performed to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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