Description

2,2,3,3-Tetrafluorosuccinonitrile is a highly fluorinated organic nitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique perfluorinated succinonitrile structure makes it a valuable precursor for introducing fluorinated segments into target molecules, which can impart enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and electronic properties. This specialty chemical is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel materials, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates where fluorination is a key design strategy.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the introduction of tetrafluoroethane moieties in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where fluorination improves biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Functional Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with specific dielectric or surface properties.
• Electrolyte Additive Research: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to enhance electrochemical stability and safety performance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial organic chemistry for constructing complex, fluorinated molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,3,3-Tetrafluorosuccinonitrile
CAS No.	663-41-2
Molecular Formula	C4F4N2
Molecular Weight	152.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrafluorosuccinonitrile; Perfluorosuccinonitrile; Succinonitrile, 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-; 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluorobutanedinitrile; Butanedinitrile, 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-; TFSN
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Quality Control

Our production of 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluorosuccinonitrile adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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