Description

1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl benzyl ether (CAS No. 115611-57-9) is a high-purity fluorinated ether compound with the molecular formula C₉H₈F₄O. This specialty chemical is characterized by its unique tetrafluoroethyl ether group bonded to a benzyl moiety, offering exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness, and low surface energy properties. It is synthesized under stringent conditions to ensure >98% purity, as verified by GC-MS and NMR analysis. Ideal for advanced research applications, this compound is supplied in sealed amber vials under inert gas to prevent degradation. Its IUPAC name, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxymethylbenzene, reflects its precise molecular structure. Researchers value this compound for its role in developing fluorinated materials, surface modifiers, and specialty solvents. Store in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidizers.

Properties

• CAS Number: 115611-57-9
• Complexity: 166
• IUPAC Name: 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxymethylbenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8F4O/c10-8(11)9(12,13)14-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2
• InChI Key: PPSLQKOUGIZCGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 208.05112752
• Molecular Formula: C9H8F4O
• Molecular Weight: 208.15
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(C(F)F)(F)F
• Topological: 9.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 208.05112752
• Synonyms: 115611-57-9, 1,1,2,2-TETRAFLUOROETHYL BENZYL ETHER, benzyl 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl ether, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxymethylbenzene, Benzene, [(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)methyl]-, ((1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)methyl)benzene, [(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)methyl]benzene, 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl Phenyl Ether, MFCD16620487, SCHEMBL17310916, DTXSID00552711, PPSLQKOUGIZCGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BS-19457, DB-311277, G85757

Application

1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl benzyl ether is primarily used as a building block in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers and surfactants, where its tetrafluoroethyl group enhances hydrophobicity and chemical resistance. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research for introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules. This compound is also investigated as a specialty solvent for electrolytes in high-voltage lithium-ion batteries due to its oxidative stability. Additionally, its low surface energy makes it suitable for surface modification applications in coatings and nanomaterials.

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