3063-94-3 | Hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate

CAS:3063-94-3 | Hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate ,Description

Hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate (HFIPM) is a fluorinated monomer used in polymer synthesis. It is a colourless liquid with a boiling point of 141°C and a molecular weight of 216 g/mol. It is also known as 2,2,3,3,4,4-hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate and is abbreviated as HFIPM. HFIPM is an important monomer due to its ability to form polymers with improved properties such as increased chemical and thermal stability, improved solvent resistance and improved electrical properties.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Polymer Synthesis and Functional Group Transformation

Hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate (HFIPM) has been utilized in the synthesis of activated polyacrylates and polymethacrylates. A study by Samanta, Cai, and Percec (2015) demonstrated the efficient transesterification of hexafluoroisopropyl esters. They developed a method to generate polymers with well-defined molecular weight and narrow distribution, which has applications in organic and macromolecular synthesis (Samanta, Cai, & Percec, 2015).

Surface Properties in Polymeric Blends

Huang et al. (2004) investigated the surface properties of miscible poly(HFIPM)/phenoxy blends. They found that the blend surfaces were enriched with HFIPM, indicating its potential in modifying surface characteristics of polymeric materials (Huang et al., 2004).

Corrosion Protection

Yaseen et al. (2020) explored the use of HFIPM in creating hydrophobic and corrosion-resistant films. Their research demonstrated significant corrosion protection for aluminum alloys coated with cross-linked poly(HFIPM), highlighting its application in corrosion resistance technologies (Yaseen et al., 2020).

Optical Properties in Copolymers

Zhou et al. (2008) studied the thermal and optical properties of copolymers of methyl methacrylate and HFIPM. Their research showed that these copolymers might have applications in optical devices due to their favorable light scattering properties and potential for alternating uniform monomer composition (Zhou et al., 2008).

Biomedical Applications

A study by Ma et al. (2003) reported the synthesis of well-defined biocompatible block copolymers using MPC-based materials, indicating the potential use of HFIPM in the development of biocompatible materials for various medical applications (Ma et al., 2003).

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