Description

2-Bromo-2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropionyl Fluoride is a highly reactive fluorinated building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for introducing fluorinated motifs into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a tetrafluoroethyl or related moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorination enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the production of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to construct complex, fluorinated organic architectures in medicinal and materials chemistry research.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a potential intermediate in the development of new-generation, environmentally friendly fluorocarbon-based refrigerants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropionyl Fluoride
CAS No.	6129-62-0
Molecular Formula	C3BrF5O
Molecular Weight	226.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropanoyl fluoride; Propionyl fluoride, 2-bromo-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-; α-Bromo-α,β,β,β-tetrafluoropropionyl fluoride; Bromotetrafluoropropionyl fluoride; 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-2-bromopropanoyl fluoride; 6129-62-0 (CAS); BTFPOF (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropionyl Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, 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, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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