2314-97-8 | Iodotrifluoromethane

CAS:2314-97-8 | Iodotrifluoromethane ,Description

Iodotrifluoromethane, also known as IF3, is a colorless and odorless gas that is used in a variety of scientific and industrial applications. It is a halogenated hydrocarbon that is composed of one carbon atom and three fluorine atoms, with an iodine atom replacing one of the fluorine atoms. It has a molecular weight of 187.9 g/mol and a boiling point of -95.7 °C. IF3 is widely used in laboratories as a reagent for synthesizing organic compounds, as a solvent, and as a catalyst in various reactions.
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Organometallic Compound Synthesis: The synthesis of iodotrifluoromethane has opened up routes to the synthesis of organometallic compounds containing perfluoroalkyl groups. These compounds have significant potential in various chemical applications (Bennett, Brandt, Emeléus, & Haszeldine, 1950).
• Dielectric Film Etching: Iodotrifluoromethane gas plasma is found to reduce ultraviolet photon irradiation damage in dielectric film etching processes, which is beneficial in semiconductor manufacturing (Ichihashi, Ishikawa, Shimizu, & Samukawa, 2010).
• Aircraft Applications: As a replacement for bromotrifluoromethane used in aircraft for fuel inerting and fire fighting, iodotrifluoromethane has been evaluated. Its release from aircraft has much lower impacts on atmospheric ozone compared to bromotrifluoromethane (Li, Patten, Youn, & Wuebbles, 2006).
• Alternative to SF6 in Insulation: Iodotrifluoromethane is a potential alternative to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for insulation, with advantages in environmental performance. Its decomposition products and impact on insulation properties have been studied (Zhao et al., 2018).
• High Vibrational State Excitation in Laser Fields: The excitation of high vibrational states of iodotrifluoromethane in high-power infrared laser fields has been explored, which is relevant in the study of molecular interactions and energy transfer processes (Alimpiev et al., 1979).
• Nickel-Catalyzed C–H Trifluoromethylation: Iodotrifluoromethane has been used as a trifluoromethylating reagent in the nickel-catalyzed C–H trifluoromethylation of electron-rich heteroarenes, demonstrating its utility in organic synthesis (Wu et al., 2016).
• Fire Extinguishing Agent Stability: The stability of iodotrifluoromethane during storage, especially in the context of its use as a fire extinguishing agent, has been investigated to ensure its long-term effectiveness (Donnelly, 2004).

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