Description

2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1,1-Dimethylpropanol is a fluorinated alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced material science and pharmaceutical chemistry. Its value lies in the unique combination of a reactive hydroxyl group with a highly fluorinated alkyl chain, imparting properties like enhanced lipophilicity, chemical stability, and potential surface activity. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing fluorinated moieties into drug candidates to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where fluorine atoms can enhance activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with unique properties such as oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy for coatings and surfactants.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic applications due to its dielectric properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Functions as a versatile fluorinated building block and potentially as a ligand or solvent in specialized catalytic systems.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to create hydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces on various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1,1-Dimethylpropanol
CAS No.	29553-26-2
Molecular Formula	C5H8F4O
Molecular Weight	160.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dimethyl-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropanol; 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1,1-dimethyl-1-propanol; 1-Propanol, 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1,1-dimethyl-; 3,3,4,4-Tetrafluoro-2,2-dimethylbutanol; Perfluoro-tert-butanol related alcohol; TFDP; TFDMP
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Quality Control

Our 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1,1-Dimethylpropanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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