Description

2,2-Dichloro-3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Oxirane is a highly fluorinated epoxide building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and multiple trifluoromethyl groups, makes it a valuable precursor for introducing fluorinated moieties into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing novel compounds with enhanced properties such as metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and chemical resistance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique surface, thermal, and chemical resistance properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex, fluorinated organic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart hydrophobic and oleophobic characteristics to various material surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dichloro-3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Oxirane
CAS No.	23152-63-8
Molecular Formula	C4Cl2F6O
Molecular Weight	264.94 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dichloro-3,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)oxirane; 2,2-Dichloro-3,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)oxacyclopropane; 3,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2-dichlorooxirane; Perfluoropinacol dichloride epoxide; Oxirane, 2,2-dichloro-3,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,2-Dichlorohexafluoropinacol epoxide
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dichloro-3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Oxirane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.7 g/mL

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