Description

4-Iodo-2-Heptafluoropropoxy-1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorobutane is a specialized fluorinated organic iodide compound, serving as a high-value intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a perfluoroalkoxy chain and an iodine atom, makes it a critical precursor for introducing fluorinated segments into target molecules, enhancing properties like chemical inertness, thermal stability, and lipophilicity. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise fluorination is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating fluorinated analogs to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing next-generation fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and surface-active agents where fluorination imparts unique oleophobic, hydrophobic, or dielectric properties.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a material component in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors that benefit from fluorine's electron-withdrawing characteristics.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Lubricant Development: Utilized to synthesize high-performance fluorosurfactants and lubricants for extreme temperature and chemical resistance applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination methodologies and creating complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2-Heptafluoropropoxy-1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorobutane
CAS No.	243128-38-3
Molecular Formula	C7H3F11IO
Molecular Weight	447.99 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoro-4-iodo-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)butane; 2-(Heptafluoropropoxy)-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro-4-iodobutane; 4-Iodo-2-(perfluoropropoxy)-1,1,1,2-tetrafluorobutane; Perfluorinated Alkyl Iodide Ether; HFE-type Fluorinated Iodide; F-Butane Iodide Ether; C3F7OCF(CF3)CF2I (structural shorthand); Fluorinated Building Block 243128-38-3
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Iodo-2-Heptafluoropropoxy-1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorobutane adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for high-purity chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is sensitive to strong alkalis and should be kept away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.32

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