Description

1-Bromo-1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-3-Octene is a specialized fluorinated olefin building block, valued for its unique combination of bromine and fluorine substituents which impart high reactivity and stability. This compound is essential for introducing perfluoroalkyl segments into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials with tailored properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise fluorination.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms improve efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing fluoropolymers with exceptional chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to create hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings for textiles, electronics, and medical devices.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: A valuable starting material for synthesizing fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids used in advanced displays and cooling systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-3-Octene
CAS No.	74793-72-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrF4
Molecular Weight	261.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Octene, 1-bromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-; 1-Bromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluorooct-3-ene; Tetrafluorobromooctene; 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-bromo-3-octene; Bromotetrafluorooctene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-3-Octene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.5 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.38

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