Description

Ethyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether is a specialized fluorinated ether compound valued for its unique combination of high volatility and solvent properties. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and solvent in advanced material synthesis and electronics manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring a volatile, inert fluorinated medium.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of more complex fluorinated molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Specialty Solvent: Used in formulations and reactions where a highly volatile, non-polar solvent with good stability is required.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in precision cleaning and as a carrier fluid in the deposition of thin films for semiconductor devices.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a potential component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends and aerosol systems.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of fluoropolymers with enhanced surface properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a mobile phase modifier or extraction solvent in chromatographic techniques like GC and HPLC.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether
CAS No.	512-51-6
Molecular Formula	C4H4F4O
Molecular Weight	144.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ethyl Ether; Ethyl 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl Ether; Ethyl Perfluoroethyl Ether; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl Ethyl Ether; HFE-254pc; HFE-254; 1-Ethoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane; E-254
EINECS	208-149-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 0.01%

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