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1,1,1,2,3,3-Hexafluoro-3-methoxypropane

  • CAS No.382-34-3
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

1,1,1,2,3,3-Hexafluoro-3-methoxypropane (CAS 382-34-3) is a low-boiling fluorinated ether used as a specialty intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and fluorochemical R&D.

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Product Overview

1,1,1,2,3,3-Hexafluoro-3-methoxypropane (CAS 382-34-3), also known as 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropyl methyl ether or HFPME, is a volatile fluorinated ether widely employed as a building block in the synthesis of high-performance materials and complex organic molecules. With its unique combination of thermal stability, low surface tension, and high volatility, this compound serves as a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and advanced material science.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC₄H₄F₆O
Molecular Weight182.06 g/mol
AppearanceLiquid
Density1.419 g/cm³
Boiling Point53 °C
Flash Point<21 °C
Refractive Index1.283

Industrial Applications

This fluorinated ether is primarily utilized as a synthetic intermediate in controlled laboratory and pilot-scale environments. Key application areas include:

  • Serving as a precursor in the development of novel fluorinated pharmaceutical candidates and agrochemical actives
  • Acting as a solvent or co-solvent in specialized fluorination reactions requiring low boiling points
  • Contributing to the formulation of performance-enhancing additives for electronic and coating industries
  • Supporting R&D in fluorochemical platforms focused on sustainable and selective synthesis methodologies

As part of a comprehensive fluorochemical portfolio, this product aligns with stringent quality control protocols and is manufactured under ISO-compliant conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for industrial and research clients worldwide.