Description

Tetrafluorophthalimide is a high-purity, versatile fluorinated organic intermediate of significant industrial importance. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a phthalimide core with four fluorine substituents, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing advanced materials and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel products with enhanced properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key precursor for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive for creating high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings with superior thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and electronic materials for display and semiconductor applications.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialty dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry, facilitating the introduction of fluorinated phthalimide groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrafluorophthalimide
CAS No.	652-11-9
Molecular Formula	C8H1F4NO2
Molecular Weight	219.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 4,5,6,7-tetrafluoro-; 4,5,6,7-Tetrafluoroisoindoline-1,3-dione; 4,5,6,7-Tetrafluorophthalimide; Perfluorophthalimide; TFPI; Tetrafluorophthalamide; NSC 405124; 652-11-9
EINECS	211-476-5

Quality Control

Our Tetrafluorophthalimide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support compliance with global regulatory standards such as REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	255 - 260 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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