Description

Trifluoromethyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether is a highly fluorinated ether compound valued for its unique combination of chemical inertness and volatility. This specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and solvent in advanced manufacturing processes where standard organic solvents are unsuitable. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and electronics industries for applications requiring materials with exceptional stability and specific physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Specialty Solvent: Acts as an inert reaction medium for sensitive organofluorine chemistry, polymerization, and catalysis due to its low nucleophilicity and high volatility.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in precision cleaning applications and as a carrier fluid in the deposition of thin films for semiconductors and electronic components.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key building block for creating advanced, high-performance fluorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Used in the development of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) blends for specialized cooling systems.
• Lithium Battery Electrolyte Component: Investigated as a co-solvent or additive in electrolyte formulations to improve battery performance and safety at high voltages.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoromethyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether
CAS No.	2356-61-8
Molecular Formula	C3HF7O
Molecular Weight	200.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)ethane; HFE-347pc-f; HFE-347mcc; 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane; Perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether) (related); HFE-347; Fluorinated Ether 347; Freon 347 (historical)
EINECS	219-108-7

Quality Control

Every batch of Trifluoromethyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and compliance with customer specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in GMP-aligned environments and meets the stringent requirements of global regulatory frameworks like REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use to prevent loss and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 10 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%

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