Description

1-Bromo-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene (CAS No. 68834-05-9) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₅BrF₄O. This specialty chemical features a bromine-substituted benzene ring linked to a tetrafluoroethoxy group, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and material science applications. Its unique structure offers exceptional thermal stability and chemical resistance, ideal for researchers developing fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, or pharmaceutical precursors. Available in rigorously controlled batches with ≥98% purity (GC), this product is supplied in amber glass vials under inert atmosphere to ensure stability. Technical data including NMR, HPLC, and MS spectra are provided for quality assurance. Suitable for use in Suzuki couplings, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a building block for high-performance materials.

Properties

• CAS Number: 68834-05-9
• Complexity: 180
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5BrF4O/c9-5-1-3-6(4-2-5)14-8(12,13)7(10)11/h1-4,7H
• InChI Key: VKJYIOCMIHTAET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 271.94599
• Molecular Formula: C8H5BrF4O
• Molecular Weight: 273.02
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1OC(C(F)F)(F)F)Br
• Topological: 9.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 271.94599
• Synonyms: 68834-05-9, 1-Bromo-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene, EINECS 272-431-4, Benzene, 1-bromo-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)-, 272-431-4, 1-Bromo-4-(Tetrafluoroethoxy)Benzene, 1-bromo-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)-benzene, 4-Bromo-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)benzene, YPP67LJ744, Benzene,1-bromo-4-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)-, MFCD00042190, UNII-YPP67LJ744, 4-Bromo-alpha,alpha,beta,beta-tetrafluorophenetole, SCHEMBL3945050, DTXSID3071775, AKOS003630977, PS-7266, DB-055196, NS00063061, ST51041740, 4-(1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethoxy)phenyl bromide, EN300-622283

This compound serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display technologies. Researchers utilize it to modify polymer backbones, enhancing dielectric properties in electronic materials. The bromine moiety enables cross-coupling reactions for creating complex fluorinated architectures in medicinal chemistry. Its stability under harsh conditions makes it valuable for developing coatings and lubricants with extreme environmental resistance.

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 (100%): 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 (100%)

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