Description

Perfluoro-tert-Butyl Iodide is a highly fluorinated organic iodide building block, prized for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability imparted by the perfluoro-tert-butyl group. This compound is a critical reagent for introducing the inert, bulky, and strongly electron-withdrawing perfluoro-tert-butoxy group into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in catalysis, ligand design, and the synthesis of specialty fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where enhanced metabolic stability, lipophilicity, or specific receptor binding is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key fluorinating agent in creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed to synthesize specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling new reaction pathways in fine chemical production.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of fluorinated polymers, coatings, and surfactants with unique surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions to incorporate the perfluoro-tert-butyl moiety into complex organic molecules.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-tert-Butyl Iodide
CAS No.	4459-18-1
Molecular Formula	C4F9I
Molecular Weight	445.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)butane; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-iodobutane; (Perfluoro-tert-butyl)iodide; Nonadecafluoro-tert-butyl iodide; PFTBI; Perfluoro(2-methyl-2-propyl) iodide; (Trifluoromethyl)perfluoro-tert-butyl iodide
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Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-tert-Butyl Iodide is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and titration to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL
Boiling Point	~102-104°C

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