Description

3,3-Bis(Fluoromethyl)Oxetane is a high-value fluorinated oxetane monomer, a key building block in advanced polymer synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two reactive fluoromethyl groups on an oxetane ring, enables the creation of materials with exceptional chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it serves as a critical precursor for fluorinated polymers, coatings, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging fluorine's ability to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: A fundamental monomer for producing fluorinated polyethers and polyoxetanes, which are used in high-performance elastomers, sealants, and coatings requiring extreme chemical resistance.
• Specialty Coatings & Surface Modifiers: Imparts hydrophobic, oleophobic, and low-friction properties to surfaces for applications in aerospace, automotive, and electronics coatings.
• Agrochemicals: Used in the synthesis of modern fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes: Investigated as a component or precursor for novel fluorinated electrolyte additives that improve battery safety and performance at high voltages.
• Material Science R&D: Employed in academic and industrial research to develop new fluorinated materials with tailored properties for optics, membranes, and composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Bis(Fluoromethyl)Oxetane
CAS No.	338-61-4
Molecular Formula	C5H8F2O
Molecular Weight	122.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Bis(fluoromethyl)oxacyclobutane; Oxetane, 3,3-bis(fluoromethyl)-; 3,3-Difluoromethyloxetane; BFMO; 1,1'-[Oxetane-3,3-diyl]bis(fluoromethane); 3,3-Bis(fluoromethyl)-1-oxacyclobutane
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Quality Control

Our 3,3-Bis(Fluoromethyl)Oxetane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant global regulatory frameworks for industrial and research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its sensitivity to strong bases and potential reactivity with fluorides, store separately from incompatible materials. Use appropriate corrosion-resistant containment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.25 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.38

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