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Pentafluoroiodoethane (C2F5I) is a colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas that is used as a reagent in organic synthesis, as a propellant for aerosol sprays, and as a refrigerant. It is also known as R-115, Freon 115, and HFC-115. Pentafluoroiodoethane is a member of the family of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and is a halo...
Pentafluoroiodoethane (C2F5I) is a colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas that is used as a reagent in organic synthesis, as a propellant for aerosol sprays, and as a refrigerant. It is also known as R-115, Freon 115, and HFC-115. Pentafluoroiodoethane is a member of the family of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and is a halocarbon. Halocarbons are a group of organic compounds that contain one or more halogen atoms, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine.
Pentafluoroiodoethane, a compound synthesized from chloropentafluoroethane, has intrigued researchers due to its unique chemical properties and potential applications in various scientific fields. This compound's efficient synthesis method, which involves sulfinatodechlorination followed by iodination, yields pentafluoroiodoethane in practically acceptable yields, facilitating its use in further scientific exploration (Cheng‐Pan Zhang et al., 2009).
One of the significant areas of application for pentafluoroiodoethane-related compounds is in the development of magnetoelectric multiferroic materials. These materials, which exhibit both magnetic and electric properties, are of great interest for their potential to revolutionize electronic devices. Advances in this field have been driven by the exploration of materials that can manipulate magnetic properties through electric fields, promising transformative technological applications. The research on multiferroic materials highlights the continuous effort to understand fundamental principles and design new materials for innovative device applications (N. Spaldin & R. Ramesh, 2019).
In the realm of organic electronics, pentafluoroiodoethane's derivatives have been utilized to enhance the thermoelectric performance of organic thin films. By creating a bilayer structure that combines an intrinsic layer with an acceptor layer, researchers have significantly improved electrical conductivity and power factor, demonstrating the compound's utility in developing more efficient thermoelectric elements. This advancement opens up new possibilities for the application of pentafluoroiodoethane-related materials in energy conversion and electronic devices (K. Harada et al., 2010).
Interestingly, studies on the environmental presence and impact of flame retardant chemicals have indirectly highlighted the relevance of pentafluoroiodoethane-related research. The identification of alternative flame retardants in consumer products and their pathways into the environment underscores the importance of understanding the chemical properties and applications of such compounds. While pentafluoroiodoethane itself may not be a flame retardant, the methodologies and analytical techniques developed in this area of research are applicable to a broader spectrum of halogenated compounds, including pentafluoroiodoethane (H. Stapleton et al., 2011; S. Hammel et al., 2017).