Description

3-(Methoxy)Tetrafluoropropionyl Fluoride is a highly reactive fluorinated building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to introduce the methoxytetrafluoropropionyl moiety, a key functional group in the development of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel molecules with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated side chains to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorinated group enhances activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated segments into polymers, improving chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile acylating agent in research laboratories for the preparation of esters, amides, and other derivatives under controlled conditions.
• Surface Treatment Agents: Used in the development of specialized coatings and surface modifiers that require low surface energy characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(Methoxy)Tetrafluoropropionyl Fluoride
CAS No.	2794-15-2
Molecular Formula	C4H3F5O2
Molecular Weight	178.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-3-methoxypropionyl Fluoride; 3-Methoxytetrafluoropropionyl Fluoride; Tetrafluoro-3-methoxypropionyl Fluoride; Methyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-3-(fluorocarbonyl)propyl ether; 2794-15-2; 3-Methoxy-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropanoyl fluoride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Methoxy)Tetrafluoropropionyl Fluoride is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for high-purity fluorinated intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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