Description

2-Bromophenyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a brominated phenyl ring with a perfluoroalkyl ether linkage, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated components used in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemical Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers and specialty chemicals to alter surface properties, such as oil and water repellency.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom provides a handle for versatile palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new fluorination methodologies and the structure-activity relationships of fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromophenyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether
CAS No.	883499-00-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrF4O
Molecular Weight	273.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene; 2-Bromo-1-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene; 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl 2-Bromophenyl Ether; 2-Bromophenyl Perfluoroethyl Ether; (2-Bromophenoxy)-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane; α,β,β,β-Tetrafluoroethyl 2-Bromophenyl Ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromophenyl 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Ether is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for research and fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by GC, HPLC, NMR, and other analytical techniques, is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.