Description

2-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (CAS No. 421-06-7) is a high-purity halogenated hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₂H₂BrF₃. This colorless to pale-yellow liquid is characterized by its trifluoroethyl and bromo functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and fluorochemical applications. With a boiling point of approximately 40-42°C and a molecular weight of 162.94 g/mol, it is suitable for precision reactions under controlled conditions. Ideal for researchers in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, this compound is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC) and packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability. Compatible with Grignard reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a fluorinated building block.

Properties

• CAS Number: 421-06-7
• Complexity: 38.5
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1,1,1-trifluoro-ethane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2H2BrF3/c3-1-2(4,5)6/h1H2
• InChI Key: TZNJHEHAYZJBHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 161.92920
• Molecular Formula: C2H2BrF3
• Molecular Weight: 162.94
• SMILES: C(C(F)(F)F)Br
• Monoisotopic Mass: 161.92920
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, 421-06-7, 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl bromide, 1-bromo-2,2,2-trifluoroethane, Ethane, 2-bromo-1,1,1-trifluoro-, 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-bromoethane, BRN 1697493, EINECS 207-001-7, UNII-8L33M92UWM, 8L33M92UWM, HBFC 133AB1, DTXSID2074324, 4-01-00-00154 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), .beta. .beta. .beta.-Trifluoroethyl bromide, DTXCID6038162, beta beta beta-Trifluoroethyl bromide, 207-001-7, tznjhehayzjbhr-uhfffaoysa-n, Bromotrifluoroethane, 2-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoro Ethane, Trifluorobromoethane, HBFC-133B1, SCHEMBL30594, 2,2,2-Trifluoroethylbromide, SCHEMBL1316614, SCHEMBL14127264, 1-bromo-2, 2,2-trifluoroethane, 2-bromo-1,1,1-trifluoro-ethane, MFCD00000442, AKOS015904199, 30283-91-1, BS-12668, DB-005801, NS00043801, Q27270694

Application

2-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroethane is widely used as a key reagent in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It serves as a precursor for trifluoroethylation reactions, enabling the introduction of the -CF₃ group into target molecules. This compound is also employed in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals due to its unique electronic properties. Additionally, it finds utility in nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a solvent in select fluorination processes.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H420 (97.5%): Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere [Warning Hazardous to the ozone layer]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, P501, and P502

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.5%)
• Ozone 1 (97.5%)

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