Description

2,3,4,5-Tetra(Trifluoromethyl)Furane is a highly fluorinated furan derivative, a specialized building block prized for its unique electronic properties and chemical stability imparted by the multiple trifluoromethyl groups. This compound is critical for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research, where its structure enables the development of novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries for synthesizing high-value intermediates and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor for the synthesis of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the stability and lipophilicity of the fluorinated furan ring.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry to create novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where metabolic stability and bioavailability are enhanced by fluorination.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a core component in the development of organic semiconductors, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials, and other advanced electronic compounds.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers and liquid crystal formulations to alter dielectric properties, thermal stability, and solubility.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated ligand systems for transition metal catalysis in fine chemical synthesis.
• High-Performance Material Research: Investigated in academic and industrial R&D for applications in coatings, adhesives, and other materials requiring chemical inertness and specific surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,5-Tetra(Trifluoromethyl)Furane
CAS No.	67705-05-9
Molecular Formula	C10F12O
Molecular Weight	388.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(2,3,4,5-tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)furan); 2,3,4,5-Tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)furan; Tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)furan; TTMF; Furan, 2,3,4,5-tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,3,4,5-Tetra(trifluoromethyl)furan
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3,4,5-Tetra(Trifluoromethyl)Furane is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for demanding industrial and research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids/organic solvents and strong bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified on the label) to maintain stability and prevent loss.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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