2-Iodo-1,1,1-trifluoroethane

Basic Information

CAS No.	353-83-3
EC No.	206-541-0
Linear Formula	CF3CH2I
Molecular Weight	209.94
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow clear liquid
Melting Point	Not available (typical reference)
Boiling point	54-55 °C (lit.)
Density	2.13 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in chloroform, diethyl ether, acetone and ethanol
Storage Conditions	Keep in dark place, sealed in dry, 2-8 °C
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: Serves as an effective alkylating agent for the introduction of the 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group in a wide range of organic reactions.

• Pharmaceutical intermediate: Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and bioactive molecules containing trifluoroethyl moieties.

• Fine chemical intermediate: Employed in the production of specialty fluorinated building blocks and advanced organic intermediates.

• Laboratory research: Valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry studies and exploration of new synthetic pathways.

• Process development: Supports route optimization and scale-up in custom synthesis projects.

• Consistent product quality: High purity specifications and consistent batch quality verified through routine analytical testing.

• Stable global supply: Supply support for laboratory scale, pilot scale and bulk procurement with established logistics channels.

• SDS and COA support: SDS, COA and supporting product documents available upon request for regulatory compliance.

• Packaging and technical service: Flexible liquid packaging options in HDPE containers for sample to bulk quantities with professional technical communication.