Description

2,3-Dihydroxy-1,1,1-Trifluoropropane, also known as 3,3,3-Trifluoropropylene Glycol, is a versatile fluorinated diol building block of significant industrial importance. Its unique structure, featuring both hydroxyl groups and a trifluoromethyl moiety, imparts valuable properties such as enhanced hydrophobicity, chemical stability, and potential for modifying material characteristics. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. It serves as a key intermediate for creating specialty polymers, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical agents where the introduction of fluorine atoms is desired.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging fluorine's metabolic stability and bioavailability-enhancing effects.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group can improve efficacy, selectivity, and environmental persistence.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain extender for synthesizing fluorinated polyurethanes, polyesters, and epoxy resins, imparting oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy to coatings and elastomers.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds and dielectric materials for display technologies and electronic applications.
• Surfactant & Fluorosurfactant Precursor: Provides a foundational structure for creating high-performance, low-foaming fluorinated surfactants and emulsifiers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for introducing the -CF3 group into complex organic molecules via its reactive hydroxyl functionalities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,3-Dihydroxy-1,1,1-Trifluoropropane / 3,3,3-Trifluoropropylene Glycol
CAS No.	431-39-0
Molecular Formula	C3H5F3O2
Molecular Weight	130.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,3-Trifluoro-1,2-propanediol; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,3-propanediol; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropane-1,2-diol; 2,3-Dihydroxy-1,1,1-trifluoropropane; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropylene Glycol; TFPG; Trifluoropropanediol
EINECS	207-081-3

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dihydroxy-1,1,1-Trifluoropropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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