Description

2-Bromo-3-Chloro-1,1,1-Trifluoropropane is a halogenated fluorocarbon compound valued for its unique combination of bromine, chlorine, and fluorine atoms, making it a versatile intermediate and specialty solvent. This compound matters for its role in facilitating complex chemical syntheses, particularly in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring a reactive halogen source or a fluorinated building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key fluorinated building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of fluorine atoms enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Specialty Solvent & Reaction Medium: Functions as a solvent for specific fluorination reactions and polymerizations due to its unique solvating properties and chemical inertness.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty fluoropolymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Investigated as a component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends and aerosol propellants.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for method development and exploratory synthesis in organofluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Chloro-1,1,1-Trifluoropropane
CAS No.	683-92-1
Molecular Formula	C3H3BrClF3
Molecular Weight	211.41 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-bromo-3-chloropropane; 3-Chloro-2-bromo-1,1,1-trifluoropropane; 2-Bromo-3-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane; Halon 2311; BCTFP; Propane, 2-bromo-3-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoro-; Freon 2311
EINECS	211-681-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Chloro-1,1,1-Trifluoropropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and reactive metals. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are properly sealed. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	1.75 - 1.85 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 85-90°C

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