Description

Ethyl Trifluoromethyl Ether is a specialized fluorinated ether compound with the CAS registry number 690-22-2. This chemical is valued for its unique combination of volatility and the trifluoromethyl group, which imparts distinct physicochemical properties critical for advanced synthetic and formulation processes. It serves as a key intermediate and solvent in high-tech industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials manufacturing, where precise molecular performance is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Specialty Solvent: Acts as a high-performance solvent for reactions sensitive to water or requiring specific solvation properties, especially in organofluorine chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination methodologies and creating novel fluorinated compounds.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use as a component in advanced battery electrolyte formulations to improve stability and performance in lithium-based systems.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Utilized in the development of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants and aerosol propellants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Trifluoromethyl Ether
CAS No.	690-22-2
Molecular Formula	C3H5F3O
Molecular Weight	114.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Trifluoromethyl Ethyl Ether; Ethoxy(trifluoro)methane; 1,1,1-Trifluoroethyl Methyl Ether; Methane, ethoxytrifluoro-; Ethyl trifluoromethyl ether; 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methyl ether; Trifluoroethyl methyl ether; CF3OCH2CH3
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Trifluoromethyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.15 g/mL
Boiling Point	~32-34°C

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