Description

Ethyl Fluoride is a highly volatile, gaseous organofluorine compound with the CAS number 353-36-6. It serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecular structures. This chemical is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries, where precise fluorination is required to modify compound properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent in creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides for improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends and specialty aerosol systems.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to fluorinate polymers, imparting valuable properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile fluorinating agent in laboratories and pilot plants for creating novel fluoroorganic compounds.
• Electronic Chemicals: Used in the production of specialty gases and etching agents for the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sectors.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl Fluoride
CAS No.	353-36-6
Molecular Formula	C2H5F
Molecular Weight	48.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Fluoroethane; Monofluoroethane; Ethyl fluoride; Fluorinated ethane; Hydrofluoroethane (HFE-161); F-Ethane; R-161; UN 2453
EINECS	206-526-0

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Fluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous specifications, including assay by GC and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, approved pressure cylinder in a cool, well-ventilated area, protected from light and heat sources. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong alkalis and oxidizing agents. Cylinders should be secured upright to prevent damage. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, storage areas must comply with local regulations for flammable gases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 100 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 10 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 50 ppm

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