Description

1-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoroprop-1-Ene is a versatile fluorinated organic building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile as a trifluoromethyl-containing alkene. This compound is essential for introducing the trifluoromethyl group into complex molecules, a modification that can dramatically enhance their metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and binding affinity. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with improved properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with trifluoromethyl groups, particularly in antiviral and anticancer drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the CF3 group improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, cycloadditions, and as a substrate for developing new fluorination methodologies in academic and industrial R&D.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoroprop-1-Ene
CAS No.	460-33-3
Molecular Formula	C3H2BrF3
Molecular Weight	174.95 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoropropene; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-bromopropene; 3-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoropropene; 1-Bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropylene; Trifluorobromopropene; 460-33-3; NSC 9235
EINECS	207-310-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoroprop-1-Ene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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