647-42-7 | 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol

CAS:647-42-7 | 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol ,Description

3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol (TFO) is a synthetic fluorinated alcohol with a wide range of applications in research and industry. It is a highly versatile compound with a low boiling point and low toxicity, making it an ideal choice for a variety of uses. TFO has been used for decades in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and aerospace. In recent years, its use in scientific research has increased due to its unique properties and its ability to act as a solvent for a variety of materials. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Surfactant for Ultraviolet-Cured Resins: Tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctan-1-ol is effective as a surfactant to reduce the release energy of ultraviolet-cured resins in an air atmosphere (Nakagawa, Endo, & Tsukidate, 2012).
• Polymer Research: A synthesized polymer, poly(2-(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyloxy)methyl)oxirane, with a molecular weight of 1,400, is used in chemical research (Li Zhan-xiong, 2012) .
• Pharmaceutical Research: Trifluoromethyl compounds, a category to which 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol belongs, are widely used in pharmaceutical research to adjust the properties of drug candidates. They could be useful for introducing radioactive fluoride substituents for positron emission tomography applications (Levin et al., 2017).
• Synthesis of Tetronic Acid Analogues: The compound 3-chloro-2-fluoro-2-buten-4-olide, a tetronic acid analogue, can be synthesized using a six-step process starting from 1,2-dibromo-1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethane, showcasing the compound's versatility in synthesis processes (Paleta, Volkov, & Hetflejš, 2000).

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