Description

Tetrafluoro-1,4-Benzoquinone (CAS NO 527-21-9) is a highly fluorinated derivative of 1,4-benzoquinone, characterized by its strong electron-withdrawing properties and unique reactivity profile. This compound serves as a critical fluorinated building block and a powerful oxidizing agent in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to introduce fluorine atoms or quinone functionality into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, leveraging its electron-deficient structure for novel bond formation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for developing advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced biological activity and environmental stability.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the production of electron-accepting materials for organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and photovoltaic cells.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance, fluorinated polymers with exceptional thermal and chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying fluorination reactions, redox chemistry, and as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other fluorinated fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrafluoro-1,4-Benzoquinone
CAS No.	527-21-9
Molecular Formula	C6F4O2
Molecular Weight	180.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzoquinone; Tetrafluoro-p-benzoquinone; Pentafluorophenol Quinone Derivative; Perfluoro-1,4-benzoquinone; TFBQ; 1,4-Cyclohexadienedione, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
EINECS	208-410-8

Quality Control

Our Tetrafluoro-1,4-Benzoquinone is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to Orange Crystalline Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Reference Spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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