Description

1,2,2-Trichloro-1,2-Difluoroethyl Methyl Ether is a halogenated ether compound with unique chemical properties derived from its combined chlorine and fluorine substituents. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis, offering specific reactivity and solvation characteristics. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and industrial process engineers working in fluorochemical and agrochemical production.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex fluorinated and chlorinated organic molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Specialty Solvent: Used in reactions requiring a solvent with specific polarity and stability, particularly for halogenation processes.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor in next-generation fluorocarbon blends due to its volatility profile.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and coatings where incorporated halogen atoms can impart desired properties like flame retardancy or chemical resistance.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in precision cleaning formulations or as a process chemical in the production of semiconductors and electronic components.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a reference standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies of halogenated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,2-Trichloro-1,2-Difluoroethyl Methyl Ether
CAS No.	37021-32-2
Molecular Formula	C3H3Cl3F2O
Molecular Weight	199.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 1,2,2-trichloro-1,2-difluoroethyl ether; 1,2,2-Trichloro-1,2-difluoro-1-methoxyethane; Methoxy-1,2,2-trichloro-1,2-difluoroethane; Trichlorodifluoroethyl methyl ether; Freon 113a derivative; Halogenated ether 37021-32-2
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,2-Trichloro-1,2-Difluoroethyl Methyl Ether is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC, identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent high purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.55 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~110-115°C

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