Description

4-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)toluene (CAS No. 1737-11-7) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₈F₄O. This specialized chemical, also known by its IUPAC name 1-methyl-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene, features a toluene backbone substituted with a tetrafluoroethoxy group at the para position, offering unique electronic and steric properties. With a molecular weight of 208.15 g/mol, it is a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of fluorinated materials, liquid crystals, and pharmaceutical candidates. The compound is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with ≥95% purity (GC) and is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability. Suitable for research and industrial applications, it is handled in a controlled environment to maintain its integrity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1737-11-7
• Complexity: 176
• IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8F4O/c1-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)14-9(12,13)8(10)11/h2-5,8H,1H3
• InChI Key: VACIXOPZIXUAKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 208.05112752
• Molecular Formula: C9H8F4O
• Molecular Weight: 208.15
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)OC(C(F)F)(F)F
• Topological: 9.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 208.05112752
• Synonyms: 4-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)toluene, 1737-11-7, 1-methyl-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene, Benzene, 1-methyl-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)-, MFCD00042105, alpha,alpha,beta,beta-Tetrafluoro-p-methylphenetole, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(4-methylphenoxy)ethane, 4-tetrafluoroethoxytoluene, EINECS 217-086-2, HFE-894C, SCHEMBL2707618, SCHEMBL3293415, DTXSID80169644, SBB093993, AKOS005063643, p-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)toluene, PS-11424, SY019184, DB-043955, CS-0206136, NS00045532, ST51041545, 1,1,2,3- Tetrafluoroethyl-4-methylphenylether, 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl-4-Methylphenyl Ether

Application

4-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)toluene is widely utilized as a key building block in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic compounds, particularly in materials science for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and advanced polymers. Its electron-withdrawing tetrafluoroethoxy group enhances thermal and chemical stability, making it valuable for agrochemical and pharmaceutical research. The compound is also employed in organic electronics and as a precursor for specialty surfactants or coatings requiring fluorine incorporation.

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