Description

Diethyl Tetrafluorosuccinate is a high-purity fluorinated organic ester, a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the introduction of fluorine atoms and succinate moieties into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging fluorine's ability to modulate metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorinated succinate structure contributes to enhanced biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and surfactants with improved oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile fluorinating agent and a diester component in various condensation and coupling reactions under strong basic conditions or in organic solvents.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the development of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Tetrafluorosuccinate
CAS No.	377-71-9
Molecular Formula	C8H10F4O4
Molecular Weight	246.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl Perfluorosuccinate; Diethyl 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluorosuccinate; Succinic Acid, Tetrafluoro-, Diethyl Ester; Tetrafluorosuccinic Acid Diethyl Ester; Ethyl Tetrafluorosuccinate; DFTS; DTFS; EINECS 206-813-8
EINECS	206-813-8

Quality Control

Our Diethyl Tetrafluorosuccinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is compatible with strong bases and organic solvents but should be kept away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.35 g/mL

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