Description

1-Bromo-3-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,1,4,4,4-Pentafluoro-2-Butene is a highly fluorinated organic bromide building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and multiple fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for introducing fluorinated segments into target molecules, which is critical for modifying physical and chemical properties. This specialty intermediate is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds with enhanced stability, bioavailability, or specific surface characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key fluorinated synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the fluorine atoms can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and specialty coatings that require high thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a building block for fluorinated organic semiconductors and other electronic materials where fluorine substitution tunes electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination reactions and creating complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Modification: Used to synthesize fluorinated ligands for catalysis, potentially enhancing catalyst performance in demanding reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,1,4,4,4-Pentafluoro-2-Butene
CAS No.	885276-66-4
Molecular Formula	C5HBrF8
Molecular Weight	296.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1,4,4,4-pentafluorobut-2-ene; 2-Butene, 1-bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1,4,4,4-pentafluoro-; 1-Bromo-3-trifluoromethyl-1,1,4,4,4-pentafluoro-2-butene; Bromoperfluoroisopentene; Perfluoro(1-bromo-3-trifluoromethyl-2-butene)
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Bromo-3-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,1,4,4,4-Pentafluoro-2-Butene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and quantify impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support our partners in meeting their regulatory and research requirements with reliable, well-documented material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL

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