Description

1,2,2,2-Tetrachloro-1-Fluoroethyl Methyl Ether is a specialized halogenated ether compound with the CAS number 37021-34-4. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry, prized for its unique reactivity profile conferred by its fluorine and chlorine substituents. It is primarily sought by research and development teams, as well as process chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated or chlorinated motifs for enhanced bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its halogenated structure contributes to product efficacy and environmental persistence profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for introducing the -CFCl2 or related functional groups into target molecules via nucleophilic substitution or elimination reactions.
• Fluorochemical Research: A critical compound for academic and industrial research focused on developing new fluorination methodologies and studying the properties of polyhalogenated ethers.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with specific chemical resistance or surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,2,2-Tetrachloro-1-Fluoroethyl Methyl Ether
CAS No.	37021-34-4
Molecular Formula	C3H3Cl4FO
Molecular Weight	229.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 1,2,2,2-tetrachloro-1-fluoroethyl ether; 1-Fluoro-1,2,2,2-tetrachloroethyl methyl ether; Methoxy(1,2,2,2-tetrachloro-1-fluoro)ethane; 37021-34-4; NSC 92340; 1,2,2,2-Tetrachloro-1-fluoroethoxy methane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2,2,2-Tetrachloro-1-Fluoroethyl Methyl Ether is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of your synthesis or process. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.65 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.460

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