16090-14-5 | Perfluoro(4-methyl-3,6-dioxaoct-7-ene)sulfonyl fluoride

CAS:16090-14-5 | Perfluoro(4-methyl-3,6-dioxaoct-7-ene)sulfonyl fluoride ,Description

Perfluoro(4-methyl-3,6-dioxaoct-7-ene)sulfonyl fluoride (PMFOF) is a fluorinated organic compound with a broad range of applications in scientific research. PMFOF is a colorless, water-soluble liquid that is used in a variety of laboratory experiments, including those involving biochemistry, physiology, and organic synthesis. PMFOF is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of a variety of compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and surfactants.
 

Scientific Research Applications

1. Fuel Cell Membranes

Perfluoro(4-methyl-3,6-dioxaoct-7-ene)sulfonyl fluoride is utilized in the synthesis of crosslinkable terpolymers with vinylidene fluoride. These polymers show promising applications in fuel-cell membranes. The polymers possess sulfonyl fluoride and brominated side groups, and through hydrolysis, they can convert sulfonyl fluoride groups to SO3Li functions. These terpolymers can form insoluble films when crosslinked and can be acidified to SO3H to yield protonic membranes. The membranes demonstrate significant thermal stability and electrochemical performance, making them suitable for fuel-cell applications (Sauguet, Améduri, & Boutevin, 2006).

2. Polymer Synthesis

The radical terpolymerization of perfluoro(4-methyl-3,6-dioxaoct-7-ene) sulfonyl fluoride with other fluorinated monomers has been extensively studied. The process enables the production of various fluorinated copolymers and terpolymers bearing sulfonyl fluoride side-groups. These materials exhibit unique thermal and physicochemical properties, including varying glass transition temperatures based on the content of the functional monomer. Such polymers are of interest due to their potential applications in various industrial sectors, especially where chemical resistance and stability are required (Sauguet, Améduri, & Boutevin, 2007).

3. Proton Conductive Networks

The synthesis of copolymers of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoro(4-methyl-3,6-dioxaoct-7-ene) sulfonyl fluoride has led to the development of highly selective proton conductive networks. These networks are formed by cross-linking amino-terminated polymers and exhibit remarkable thermal, hydrolytic, and oxidative stabilities. They also demonstrate low methanol permeability and high proton conductivity, making them suitable for applications in fuel cells and other devices requiring selective ion transport (Xu, Chanthad, Hickner, & Wang, 2010).

4. Chromatographic Applications

The copolymer of perfluoro(3,6-dioxa-4-methyl-7-octene)sulfonyl fluoride has been studied for its potential as a modifier in liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis. It enhances the efficiency of hydrophobic adsorbates and can modify the walls of quartz capillaries, acting as a pseudostationary phase and allowing for the separation of neutral analytes. This illustrates the potential of these fluorinated polymers in improving the performance and efficiency of chromatographic techniques (Naiden, Kartsova, & Emel'yanov, 2015).

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