Description

2,2,3,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutyl Difluoromethyl Ether is a specialized fluorinated ether compound, recognized for its unique chemical structure and properties. This product matters as a high-value intermediate and functional fluid, offering excellent thermal and chemical stability along with low surface tension. It is needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise fluorination or inert, high-performance media.

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 key building block for creating advanced, potent herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental profiles.
• Specialty Solvent/Reaction Medium: Acts as an inert, high-boiling solvent for sensitive reactions, including polymerization and catalysis, where traditional solvents are unsuitable.
• Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the formulation of specialty cleaning agents, etching fluids, or heat transfer fluids for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
• Functional Fluid: Potential use as a component in high-performance lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or dielectric fluids due to its thermal stability and non-flammability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel fluorination chemistry and developing new materials in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,3,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutyl Difluoromethyl Ether
CAS No.	69948-46-5
Molecular Formula	C5H4F8O
Molecular Weight	232.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Difluoromethyl 2,2,3,4,4,4-hexafluorobutyl ether; 1,1,2,2,3,3-Hexafluorobutyl difluoromethyl ether; Hexafluorobutyl difluoromethyl ether; 2,2,3,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-1-(difluoromethoxy)butane; EINECS 274-254-5
EINECS	274-254-5

Quality Control

Our 2,2,3,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutyl Difluoromethyl Ether is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure it meets precise purity and specification requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.55 g/mL
Boiling Point	~110-115°C

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