Description

3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propene (CAS No. 382-10-5) is a highly fluorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₂F₆. Also known as Hexafluoroisobutylene, this specialty chemical is characterized by its unique structure featuring two trifluoromethyl groups attached to a propene backbone. The compound’s high fluorine content imparts exceptional chemical stability, thermal resistance, and unique reactivity patterns. With a purity grade suitable for advanced research applications, this product is supplied in carefully sealed containers under inert atmosphere to maintain its integrity. Its physical properties include low boiling point and high volatility, making it suitable for gas-phase reactions. Researchers value this compound for its role in developing fluoropolymers, specialty chemicals, and as a building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Proper handling requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment due to its potential reactivity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 382-10-5
• Complexity: 121
• IUPAC Name: 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)prop-1-ene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H2F6/c1-2(3(5,6)7)4(8,9)10/h1H2
• InChI Key: QMIWYOZFFSLIAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 164.00606904
• Molecular Formula: C4H2F6
• Molecular Weight: 164.05
• SMILES: C=C(C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F
• Monoisotopic Mass: 164.00606904
• Synonyms: 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propene, 1-Propene, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-, Hexafluoroisobutylene, 382-10-5, HEXAFLUOROISOBUTENE, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)prop-1-ene, 1,1-Bis(trifluoromethyl)ethene, 3,3,3,4,4,4-Hexafluoroisobutylene, P9GQF23ZL8, Propene, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-, 2-trifluoromethyl-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, HFIB, EINECS 206-840-6, BRN 1769638, UNII-P9GQF23ZL8, SCHEMBL60364, SCHEMBL3691546, DTXSID9052056, LHXQWYICHNNRHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, MFCD01631697, SBB087746, AKOS005762925, 2-trifluoromethyl3,3,3-trifluoropropene, DB-069651, NS00019042, 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-1-propene

Application

This fluorinated alkene serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced fluoropolymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance. It finds application in the development of specialty surfactants and lubricants where extreme environmental stability is required. Researchers utilize this compound in organofluorine chemistry studies due to its unique electronic properties imparted by the multiple fluorine substituents.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H280 (70.2%): Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]
• H331 (99.4%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H341 (29.2%): Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
• H372 (29.2%): Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P304+P340, P316, P318, P319, P321, P403+P233, P405, P410+P403, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Press. Gas (70.2%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (99.4%)
• Muta. 2 (29.2%)
• STOT RE 1 (29.2%)

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