352-87-4 | 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate

CAS:352-87-4 | 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate ,Description

2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl methacrylate (TFEMA) is a fluorinated monomer that has been used in a variety of scientific and industrial applications for many years. TFEMA is a versatile and highly reactive compound that has a wide range of applications in the fields of organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and materials science. It is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and other compounds. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Functional Coatings and Optical Fiber Agents: TFEMA is utilized in the preparation of functional water-repellent paints and optical fiber coating agents. The study by Ahn et al. (2005) discusses the use of composite-type polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) pervaporation membranes in the esterification process of TFEMA, highlighting its role in creating functional coatings (Ahn et al., 2005).
• Photo-Oxidative Stability in Copolymers: Lazzari et al. (2001) investigated the photo-oxidative stability of copolymers containing TFEMA, revealing insights into the molecular and chemical changes during exposure to artificial solar light. This research is significant for understanding the durability of materials containing TFEMA (Lazzari et al., 2001).
• Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Solubility: Grignard et al. (2008) explored the synthesis of poly(TFEMA) using supported atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) in supercritical carbon dioxide. This resulted in fluorinated polymers with well-defined molecular weight and low polydispersity, which is crucial for applications requiring precise polymer structures (Grignard et al., 2008).
• Protective Coatings Analysis: The photochemical stability and photodegradation pathways of poly(TFEMA) and its copolymers were studied by Chiantore et al. (2000), providing insights into the material's durability and resistance to environmental factors, crucial for protective coatings (Chiantore et al., 2000).
• Anionic Polymerization of Fluorine-Containing Monomers: Narita et al. (1986) conducted anionic polymerizations of TFEMA, contributing to the understanding of the polymerization processes of fluorine-containing monomers. This research is fundamental for developing new polymeric materials with specific properties (Narita et al., 1986) .
• Adhesion and Friction Properties of Polymer Brushes: A study by Bhairamadgi et al. (2014) on fluoro poly(TFEMA) and nonfluoro poly(ethyl methacrylate) polymer brushes revealed significant insights into their adhesion and friction properties, which are vital for applications in coatings and surface engineering (Bhairamadgi et al., 2014).
• Fluorine-Containing Block Copolymers Synthesis: Nagaki et al. (2014) explored the living anionic polymerization of perfluoroalkyl methacrylates in a flow microreactor system, leading to the formation of fluorine-containing block copolymers. This research is pivotal for the synthesis of complex copolymeric structures (Nagaki et al., 2014).

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