Description

Trifluoro-Iodo-Methane is a specialized fluorinated organic compound with the CAS number 263005-66-9. This high-value chemical building block is prized for its unique reactivity profile, enabling precise synthetic transformations in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the introduction of the trifluoromethyl and iodine functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine-containing motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the CF3 group improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile precursor for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and radical reactions in complex molecule construction.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials with specialized properties.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a potential component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants and aerosol propellants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoro-Iodo-Methane
CAS No.	263005-66-9
Molecular Formula	CF3I
Molecular Weight	195.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Iodotrifluoromethane; Trifluoromethyl Iodide; Perfluoromethyl Iodide; Freon 13I1; R-13I1; CF3I; Iodo(trifluoro)methane
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoro-Iodo-Methane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, this product must be stored in a certified pressure-rated cylinder or vessel in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Store under an inert atmosphere if applicable to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%

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