Description

1-Bromo-4-Iodo-1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoropentane is a specialized fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique combination of bromine and iodine substituents on a perfluorinated carbon chain, enabling precise functionalization and cross-coupling reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance fluoropolymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, improving electronic properties and device longevity.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine atoms into polymer backbones, enhancing chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of specialty plastics and elastomers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine and iodine groups make it an excellent substrate for versatile palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Negishi, and Sonogashira couplings.
• Refrigerant & Propellant R&D: Investigated in the research of new-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) fluorocarbon blends for cooling and propulsion systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-Iodo-1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoropentane
CAS No.	2149590-68-9
Molecular Formula	C5H5BrF4I
Molecular Weight	338.90 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodo-1-bromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoropentane; 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-bromo-4-iodopentane; Pentane, 1-bromo-4-iodo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-; BrCF2CF2CH2CHICH3; 1-Bromo-4-iodoperfluorobutylethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-Iodo-1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoropentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright away from heat sources and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL
Boiling Point	Contact for details

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