Description

tert-Butyl 2-Fluoroacrylate is a high-value fluorinated acrylate monomer, a key building block for introducing fluorine and reactive acrylate functionality into advanced polymers. This compound is essential for synthesizing specialty materials with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique surface properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for creating novel fluorinated copolymers and fine chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the preparation of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Used as a co-monomer to produce fluorinated acrylic resins, coatings, and adhesives with superior weatherability and chemical resistance.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the synthesis of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science R&D: A critical reagent for developing new fluoropolymers, surface modifiers, and low-surface-energy materials for specialty applications.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions in formulations requiring UV-curable or thermally curable fluorinated cross-linked networks.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in organic synthesis for Michael additions and other conjugate addition reactions to build complex fluorinated molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	tert-Butyl 2-Fluoroacrylate
CAS No.	85345-86-4
Molecular Formula	C7H11FO2
Molecular Weight	146.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoroacrylic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; tert-Butyl 2-Fluoro-2-propenoate; 2-Fluoroacrylic Acid 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-Fluoroacrylate; TBFA; 2-Fluoroprop-2-enoic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; tert-Butyl α-Fluoroacrylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of tert-Butyl 2-Fluoroacrylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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