Description

4-Iodo-2-Trifluoromethyl-1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorobutane is a highly fluorinated organic iodide compound, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both iodine and multiple fluorine atoms, makes it a critical reagent for introducing fluorinated segments and enabling specific coupling reactions. This specialty chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require precise fluorination to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs that can improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in creating advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorine atoms enhance activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Development: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials that benefit from fluorinated components for thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an electrophilic iodination agent or a source of trifluoromethyl and perfluoroalkyl groups in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Lubricant Precursor: Used in the manufacturing of high-performance surface-active agents and lubricants for demanding industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2-Trifluoromethyl-1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorobutane
CAS No.	99324-96-6
Molecular Formula	C5H3F7I
Molecular Weight	337.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoro-4-iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)butane; 4-Iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1,1,2-tetrafluorobutane; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro-4-iodobutane; Perfluoroalkyl iodide derivative; R-4-iodo-R-2-(trifluoromethyl)tetrafluorobutane; FC-4I-2TFPB (abbrev.); Iodoperfluoropentane derivative
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Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-2-Trifluoromethyl-1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorobutane is produced 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 and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept sealed and away from heat sources and strong acids/organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL

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