2070-70-4 | Perfluoro(4-methylpent-2-ene)

CAS:2070-70-4 | Perfluoro(4-methylpent-2-ene) ,Description

Perfluoro(4-methylpent-2-ene), often abbreviated as PMP2E, is a fluorinated organic compound that has a wide range of applications in scientific research, from organic synthesis to biochemical and physiological studies. PMP2E is a highly fluorinated alkene, containing four fluorine atoms on the carbon backbone and two methyl groups attached to the terminal carbon atoms. It is a colorless, odorless, and non-flammable liquid with a melting point of -103.3°C and a boiling point of 68.1°C. Due to its unique properties, PMP2E has been used in a variety of scientific research applications, ranging from organic synthesis to biochemical and physiological studies.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Fluoropolymer Film Fabrication

Perfluoro(4-methylpent-2-ene) is utilized in the fabrication of fluoropolymer films. These films are created through plasma polymerization and applied to various surfaces such as silicon wafers, glass, and epoxy composites. Notably, the presence of double bonds in perfluoro(4-methylpent-2-ene) influences the coating's topography, enhancing the surface roughness of modified glass and epoxy substrates. These films exhibit significant hydrophobic properties, with water contact angles of around 110°, and can achieve superhydrophobic surfaces when applied to nanocomposite hierarchical surfaces, demonstrating water contact angles of 160° and contact angle hysteresis below 8° (Psarski et al., 2015).

Chemical Reactions and Synthesis

Perfluoro(4-methylpent-2-ene) undergoes various chemical reactions, demonstrating its versatility in synthetic chemistry. For instance, it reacts with secondary amines like diethylamine or piperidine, leading to the formation of a terminal enamine which can be further hydrolyzed to the corresponding amide. This reaction is significant for understanding the reaction mechanisms of asymmetrical internal perfluoroolefins (Tsukamoto & Ishikawa, 1972).

Formation of Heterocyclic Compounds

This compound is also pivotal in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. It reacts with various bidentate nitrogen nucleophiles in the presence of triethylamine or KOH to effectively yield partially fluorinated heterocycles of pyrimidine, 2H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine, and [1,3,5]triazine derivatives. These reactions highlight the role of perfluoro(4-methylpent-2-ene) in the development of complex organic structures, crucial in advancing organic and medicinal chemistry (Chi et al., 2000).

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