Description

2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Vinyl Ether is a versatile fluorinated vinyl ether monomer, valued for its ability to introduce trifluoroethoxy groups into polymer backbones. This modification is critical for enhancing material properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics. It is an essential building block for advanced material scientists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer for producing fluorinated polymers and copolymers with enhanced oil, solvent, and chemical resistance.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts low surface energy and hydrophobic properties to materials for applications in coatings, textiles, and membranes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in creating advanced fluorinated herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve high-voltage stability and safety.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various fluorination reactions and as a protecting group in complex multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Vinyl Ether
CAS No.	406-90-6
Molecular Formula	C4H5F3O
Molecular Weight	126.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Trifluoroethyl Vinyl Ether; 2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxyethene; Vinyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Ether; 2-(Vinyloxy)-1,1,1-trifluoroethane; Ethene, (2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-; NSC 92431; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-(vinyloxy)ethane
EINECS	206-982-3

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl Vinyl Ether is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

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, keep containers tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent polymerization and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.25 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 55-57°C

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