Description

Trifluoropropene is a versatile fluorinated olefin with the CAS registry number 677-21-4, valued for its unique combination of reactivity and stability imparted by fluorine atoms. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the introduction of trifluoromethyl groups into complex molecules. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring trifluoromethyl motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key precursor for manufacturing modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the CF3 group enhances efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluoropolymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or comonomer in the production of specialized fluoropolymers and elastomers with enhanced chemical and thermal resistance.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Employed in the development of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants, blowing agents, and aerosol propellants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in fine chemical production for hydrofluorination, cycloaddition, and other fluorination reactions to create novel compounds.
• Electronic Chemicals: Finds application in the electronics industry for plasma etching and as a precursor for depositing fluorine-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoropropene
CAS No.	677-21-4
Molecular Formula	C3H3F3
Molecular Weight	96.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1-Trifluoropropene; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropene; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-propene; Trifluoropropylene; R-1243zf; HFO-1243zf; Perfluoropropene (common misnomer); Propene, 1,1,1-trifluoro-
EINECS	211-647-5

Quality Control

Our Trifluoropropene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity specifications suitable for demanding 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 consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Cylinders should be secured upright in a dry location. Keep container valves closed when not in use. Store under an inert atmosphere if specified for the grade to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.