Description

3,3,3-Trifluoropropylene carbonate (CAS: 167951-80-6) is a high-purity fluorinated cyclic carbonate ester with the molecular formula C₄H₃F₃O₃. This specialized chemical is engineered for advanced applications in lithium-ion battery electrolytes, where it serves as a co-solvent to enhance thermal stability and electrochemical performance. Its unique trifluoromethyl group contributes to improved oxidative stability and low-temperature operation in energy storage systems. Available in research quantities with ≥98% purity (GC), this compound is supplied in rigorously controlled conditions to ensure consistency for battery research and development. Technical data including NMR, HPLC, and MSDS are provided with each shipment to support analytical validation.

Properties

• CAS Number: 167951-80-6
• Complexity: 152
• IUPAC Name: 4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H3F3O3/c5-4(6,7)2-1-9-3(8)10-2/h2H,1H2
• InChI Key: GKZFQPGIDVGTLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 156.00342844
• Molecular Formula: C4H3F3O3
• Molecular Weight: 156.06
• SMILES: C1C(OC(=O)O1)C(F)(F)F
• Topological: 35.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 156.00342844
• Synonyms: 3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPYLENE CARBONATE, 813-619-3, 167951-80-6, 4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-(trifluoromethyl)-, 3,3,3-Trifluoroproplylene carbonate, MFCD02183522, 167951-81-7, 3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPYLENE CARBONAT, 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-(trifluoromethyl)-, (+)-, trifluoropropylene carbonate, SCHEMBL140240, DTXSID20393522, GKZFQPGIDVGTLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, GKZFQPGIDVGTLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-O, DTXSID801265386, AKOS006279946, 4-trifluoromethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, 3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPYLENECARBONATE, PS-11848, SY197997, CS-0155471, T3985, (+)-4-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, A12132, EN300-217650, Z1198159896

3,3,3-Trifluoropropylene carbonate is primarily employed as a co-solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve high-voltage stability and low-temperature performance. Its fluorinated structure enhances SEI (Solid Electrolyte Interphase) formation on anode surfaces, contributing to longer cycle life. Researchers also utilize it in supercapacitor formulations and specialty polymer synthesis where fluorinated building blocks are required. The compound’s high dielectric constant makes it valuable for dielectric fluids in advanced electronics.

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 (66.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

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, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (66.7%)

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