Description

Acetyl Hypofluorite is a highly reactive and specialized fluorinating agent. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce fluorine atoms into organic molecules under controlled conditions, a critical step in the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Electrophilic Fluorination Reagent: A key reagent for the selective introduction of fluorine into complex organic molecules in pharmaceutical R&D.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to enhance their biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the production of specialty fluoropolymers and surface-modifying agents.
• Radioactive Tracer Synthesis: Potential use in the preparation of 18F-labeled compounds for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates the manufacture of fluorinated flavors, fragrances, and liquid crystals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a critical tool for methodology development in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetyl Hypofluorite
CAS No.	78948-09-1
Molecular Formula	C2H3FO2
Molecular Weight	78.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetyl hypofluorite; Acetyl fluoroxide; Fluoro acetate; Methyl fluoroformate (isomer); Fluorine acetate; Acetyloxyfluorane; FO2CCH3; Ethanoic acid, fluoro ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Acetyl Hypofluorite is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity for sensitive applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Specific temperature recommendations are provided on the material safety data sheet (MSDS).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow gas / solution
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by GC or 19F NMR)	≥ 95%
Purity (GC)	≥ 90%
Major Impurities (GC)	Acetyl fluoride, HF, CO2

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