Description

Tetrafluoro(Trifluoromethyl)Iodine is a highly reactive perfluoroalkyl iodide building block, essential for introducing the trifluoromethyl group into complex organic molecules. Its unique reactivity profile makes it a critical reagent for synthesizing advanced fluorinated compounds with tailored properties. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for developing new active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for specialty fluoropolymers and surface modification agents with unique chemical resistance and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in radical trifluoromethylation reactions and as a source of the CF3 group in cross-coupling chemistry.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemical Production: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and electronic materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial research into new fluorination methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrafluoro(Trifluoromethyl)Iodine
CAS No.	38091-67-7
Molecular Formula	CIF7
Molecular Weight	257.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(methyliodide); Iodotrifluoromethane Tetrafluoride; Trifluoromethyl Tetrafluoroiodide; Iodoperfluoromethane; CF3IF4; (Trifluoromethyl)tetrafluoro-λ7-iodane; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-3-iodopropane (systematic alternative); Heptafluoroiodopropane
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Quality Control

Our Tetrafluoro(Trifluoromethyl)Iodine is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, 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 needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature (fluoride/strong alkali), store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability. Containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.05%

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