Description

Tetrafluorosuccinic Anhydride is a highly reactive fluorinated organic compound, serving as a critical building block for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the tetrafluorosuccinyl moiety, imparting unique properties such as enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and electronic characteristics to target molecules. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where precise molecular modification is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated segments to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance fluoropolymers with exceptional chemical and thermal resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric materials for display and semiconductor applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for acylation and ring-opening reactions, facilitating the introduction of the succinic acid framework under controlled conditions.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Imparts hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces when incorporated into coating formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrafluorosuccinic Anhydride
CAS No.	699-30-9
Molecular Formula	C4F4O3
Molecular Weight	196.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorosuccinic Anhydride; 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluorosuccinic Anhydride; Tetrafluorodihydro-2,5-furandione; Dihydro-2,5-furandione, tetrafluoro-; Succinic Anhydride, tetrafluoro-; NSC 92431; 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1,4-butanedioic Anhydride
EINECS	211-834-4

Quality Control

Our Tetrafluorosuccinic Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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