Description

Methyl Fluoride CAS NO 593-53-3 is a versatile organofluorine compound, also known as fluoromethane, valued for its role as a key building block and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its gaseous state and fluorine content make it a critical precursor for introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecules, a process essential for modifying material properties and biological activity. This product is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and manufacturing processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a fluorinating agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, improving their efficacy and environmental profile.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of fluoropolymers, surfactants, and refrigerants where specific fluorine-based properties are required.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Acts as a fundamental reagent in organic chemistry labs for studying fluorination reactions and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Electronics Industry: Utilized in plasma etching and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or tracer gas in various spectroscopic and chromatographic applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl Fluoride
CAS No.	593-53-3
Molecular Formula	CH3F
Molecular Weight	34.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Fluoromethane; Freon 41; HFC-41; Methyl fluoride; Monofluoromethane; UN 2454; R-41; Fluorocarbon 41
EINECS	209-796-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl Fluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis using advanced techniques such as Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, approved pressure cylinder, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition points, and incompatible materials. Cylinders should be secured upright and stored at temperatures not exceeding 50°C (122°F). Keep container valve closed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content	≤ 100 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 10 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 50 ppm

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