37697-64-6 | 4,5-Difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole

CAS:37697-64-6 | 4,5-Difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole ,Description

4,5-Difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole (DFD) is a chemical compound that has gained significant attention in scientific research due to its unique properties. DFD has been found to have potential applications in various fields, including material science, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Enhanced Thermal Stability in Deoxofluorination

Bis(2-methoxyethyl)aminosulfur trifluoride, known as Deoxo-Fluor™, shows effectiveness in converting alcohols to alkyl fluorides and carboxylic acids to their trifluoromethyl derivatives. This agent offers a broader spectrum and less thermal sensitivity compared to traditional deoxofluorination reagents, positioning 4,5-Difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole derivatives as valuable for chemical synthesis with enhanced safety and versatility (Lal et al., 1999).

Application in Polymer Science

The copolymerization of tetrafluoroethylene with 4,5-Difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole in supercritical carbon dioxide has been explored. This method produces copolymers with varied compositions and molecular weights, showcasing the utility of this dioxole in creating materials with adjustable properties such as glass transition temperatures. Such materials are significant for developing new polymers with specific thermal and mechanical characteristics (Michel et al., 2003).

Water-Oxidation Catalysis

In the context of water-oxidation catalysis, the fluorinated polymer Dupont AF, a copolymer of 4,5-difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole and tetrafluoroethylene, has been applied to stabilize phosphonate-derivatized molecular assemblies on oxide electrodes. This demonstrates the compound's potential in enhancing the stability and performance of catalytic systems, particularly those involved in energy conversion processes (Eberhart et al., 2017).

Radiation Chemistry and Material Stability

The radiation chemistry of the copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene with 4,5-Difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole, also known as Teflon AF®, has been studied, revealing its predominant main chain scission upon radiolysis. These findings contribute to the understanding of the stability and degradation pathways of fluoropolymer materials under radiation, which is crucial for their application in high-radiation environments (Forsythe et al., 1999).

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