36405-47-7 | 2,2,3,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutyl methacrylate

CAS:36405-47-7 | 2,2,3,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutyl methacrylate ,Description

2,2,3,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutyl methacrylate (HFBMA) is a fluorinated monomer that has been used in various scientific and industrial applications due to its unique properties. It is a colorless, low-volatility liquid with a boiling point of around 180°C and a molecular weight of 244.2 g/mol. HFBMA has been used in the synthesis of polymers, copolymersization, and as a monomer for the production of various polymers. It is also used as a reagent for the synthesis of other compounds and as a solvent for various organic and inorganic compounds.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Polymerization Kinetics

The kinetics of radical homopolymerization of 2,2,3,4,4,4-hexafluorobutyl methacrylate (HFBMA) have been investigated, revealing an increase in the rate of polymerization with varying solvents. This provides insight into the polymerization behavior of HFBMA, crucial for developing various polymeric materials (Kárpátyová, Barton̆, & Paleta, 1990) .

Coating Applications

HFBMA is used in creating ultraviolet (UV)-curable copolymers for glass substrates, offering properties like high gloss and light transmittance, and stability in various conditions. These characteristics make it suitable for applications in coatings with specific aesthetic and durability requirements (Tang & Nan, 2012).

Phase Behavior in Supercritical Solvents

Research on poly(methyl methacrylate-co-hexafluorobutyl methacrylate) in supercritical solvents offers valuable data on phase behavior, which is essential for applications in supercritical fluid technologies and material processing (Kim et al., 2015).

Initiator for Polymerization

HFBMA can act as an initiator in atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), expanding the range of initiators available for creating polymers with specific properties and applications (Sun & Liu, 2011).

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials

Block copolymers containing HFBMA are synthesized for creating organic-inorganic hybrid materials. These hybrids exhibit characteristics like hydrophobicity and enhanced thermal stability, making them suitable for advanced material applications (Sun & Liu, 2012) .

Fluorinated Block Copolymers

Studies on fluorinated macroinitiators and block copolymers demonstrate the potential of HFBMA in tailoring surface properties like hydrophobicity and stability, important for various coating and material science applications (Sun & Liu, 2011).

Superhydrophobic Films

HFBMA has been used to create superhydrophobic copolymer films with characteristics mimicking lotus leaves, indicating potential applications in waterproof coatings and materials with specific surface properties (Wei et al., 2010).

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