Description

4-Hydroxy-2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorostyrene is a high-value fluorinated styrene derivative, serving as a critical building block for advanced materials synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a phenolic hydroxyl group and a tetrafluorinated aromatic ring, enables precise tuning of polymer properties such as hydrophobicity, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where its reactive vinyl group facilitates incorporation into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Used to produce specialty fluoropolymers and copolymers with enhanced surface properties, chemical inertness, and low dielectric constants for electronics and coatings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing next-generation fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials.
• Surface Modification Reagent: Employed to introduce fluorinated phenolic groups onto surfaces or polymers, altering wettability and adhesion characteristics.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in the formulation of high-performance, cross-linked resin systems for specialized composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorostyrene
CAS No.	385422-30-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O
Molecular Weight	192.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-hydroxystyrene; 4-Ethenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenol; 4-Vinyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenol; Tetrafluoro-4-hydroxystyrene; 4-Hydroxytetrafluorostyrene; 4-HO-Tetrafluorostyrene; 4-(Ethenyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorostyrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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