1835-49-0 | Tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile

CAS:1835-49-0 | Tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile ,Description

Tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile (TFTN) is a fluorinated compound with a unique structure that is of great interest to scientists and researchers. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature, and is composed of a combination of carbon, nitrogen, and fluorine atoms. The structure of TFTN allows it to be used in a variety of ways, from synthesis to scientific research applications. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Electrolyte Additive in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile (TFTPN) has been identified as a novel electrolyte additive that significantly improves the cyclic stability of lithium cobalt oxide/graphite lithium-ion full cells. The research demonstrates that TFTPN enhances the cyclic stability of these cells, particularly when operating at high voltages up to 4.4V. This improvement is attributed to the protective interphase films formed by TFTPN on the electrodes, which are key to its effectiveness in enhancing battery performance (Liu et al., 2017).
• Synthesis of Fluorine-Containing Heterocycles: TFTPN has been utilized in the synthesis of fluorine-containing heterocycles. This process involves an SNAr reaction of TFTPN with various nucleophiles, assisted by ultrasound. The research highlights the efficiency of this method in producing mono-substituted heterocycles in moderate to good yields at room temperature within 5 minutes (Wang et al., 2014).
• Development of Fluorescent Probes for Biological Applications: TFTPN has been discovered as an efficient fluorescent probe for detecting biological thiol species. This probe reacts differently with various thiols, emitting strong green or blue fluorescence. Its unique properties enable the differentiation of common thiols in cell imaging, and it also exhibits two-photon properties, making it potentially useful for tissue imaging studies (Zhang et al., 2016).
• Adsorption of Anionic Dyes: TFTPN-crosslinked β-cyclodextrin polymers have shown high efficiency in adsorbing anionic dyes. These polymers exhibit a high adsorption capacity and fast binding kinetics, making them suitable for applications in water treatment and pollution control (Xu et al., 2020).
• Solid-Phase Extraction Material: A novel tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile-crosslinked β-cyclodextrin polymer (TFN-CDP) has been developed as a solid-phase extraction material. This material has shown great efficiency in recovering diverse organic micropollutants from water, indicating its potential in environmental analysis and water treatment applications (Li et al., 2018).
• Sensor Development for Thiol Identification: TFTPN has been used in the development of a sensor platform that can distinguish structurally similar thiols and their mixtures. This sensor system has applications in identifying various commercial products, including juice powders, demonstrating its potential in the field of analytical chemistry (Fan et al., 2021).
• Synthesis of Emissive Heteroacene Derivatives: Research has shown that TFTPN can be used in the synthesis of heterocyclic tetrahydropentacene derivatives. These compounds are highly emissive and their electrochemical and photophysical properties are significantly influenced by the presence of heteroatoms, indicating their potential use in optoelectronic applications (Hiscock et al., 2019).

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