Title: 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1-propanol
CAS Registry Number: 76-37-9
Additional Names: C3-Fluoroalcohol
Molecular Formula: C3H4F4O
Molecular Weight: 132.06
Percent Composition: C 27.28%, H 3.05%, F 57.54%, O 12.12%
Line Formula: HCF2CF2CH2OH
Literature References: Prepn: Bestian, Rehn, DE 1007771 (1957 to Hoechst).
Properties: Liquid. d420 1.4853. mp -15°. bp760 109-110°. nD20 1.3197. Surface tension at 20° = 27.6 dyn/cm.
Melting point: mp -15°
Boiling point: bp760 109-110°
Index of refraction: nD20 1.3197
Density: d420 1.4853
Derivative Type: p-Nitrobenzoate
Properties: mp 47°.
Melting point: mp 47°
Use: To introduce fluoroalkyl groups into an organic molecule. Proposed intermediate for plastics, surface active agents, lubricants, elastomers. |