Description

Methyl 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropionate is a versatile fluorinated ester building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile and ability to introduce the tetrafluoropropionate moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for advanced synthesis in sectors requiring high-performance materials and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, improving chemical resistance and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an electrophile or a fluorinated building block in cross-coupling and esterification reactions.
• Solvent & Additive for Specialty Formulations: Used in niche applications requiring specific solvency or surface tension properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropionate
CAS No.	382-93-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4F4O2
Molecular Weight	160.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Tetrafluoropropionate; 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropionic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Perfluoropropionate; MTPF; Methyl 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate (incorrect but common alias); MFTP; Propanoic acid, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-, methyl ester
EINECS	206-847-1

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropionate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.320 - 1.340
Density (20°C)	1.35 - 1.45 g/mL

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