Description

Poly(Difluoromethylene), .Alpha.-2-(2-Carboxyethyl)Thioethyl-.Omega.-Fluoro- is a specialized fluorinated thioether compound featuring a terminal carboxylic acid group, making it a valuable functionalized building block. This unique structure provides a versatile handle for further chemical modification, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials with tailored surface properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise fluorination and controlled reactivity.

Application

• As a key fluorinated intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• In the development of specialty surfactants and surface modifiers for coatings, textiles, and electronics, leveraging its fluorinated alkyl chain.
• As a building block for functional polymers and elastomers with enhanced chemical resistance and low surface energy properties.
• In agrochemical research for creating novel fluorinated compounds with potential pesticidal or herbicidal activity.
• For the preparation of advanced materials such as liquid crystals, fluorinated dyes, and photoresists.
• As a model compound in academic and industrial research studying the reactivity of fluorinated thioethers and carboxylic acids.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Poly(Difluoromethylene), .Alpha.-2-(2-Carboxyethyl)Thioethyl-.Omega.-Fluoro-
CAS No.	65530-83-8
Molecular Formula	C6H8F3O2S
Molecular Weight	192.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(2-Fluoro-2,2-difluoroethyl)thio]propanoic Acid; 2-(2-Carboxyethylthio)-1,1,1-trifluoroethane; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-(2-carboxyethylthio)ethane; α-2-(2-Carboxyethyl)thioethyl-ω-fluoro-poly(difluoromethylene); Perfluoro(2-(2-carboxyethylthio)ethane); Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our Poly(Difluoromethylene), .Alpha.-2-(2-Carboxyethyl)Thioethyl-.Omega.-Fluoro- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its sensitivity to light, prolonged exposure should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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