66137-74-4 | 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-2-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-2-iodoethoxy)ethanesulfonyl fluoride

CAS:66137-74-4 | 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-2-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-2-iodoethoxy)ethanesulfonyl fluoride ,Description

1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-2-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-2-iodoethoxy)ethanesulfonyl fluoride (TFI-ESF) is a fluorinated sulfonyl fluoride compound that has been used for a variety of applications, including as a reagent for organic synthesis and as a bio-reactive agent. This compound is an organofluoride, meaning it contains both carbon and fluorine atoms. It has a molecular formula of C4F8O3SI, and its molecular weight is 271.1 g/mol. It is a colorless, odorless, and volatile liquid with a melting point of -78.3°C and a boiling point of 57.9°C.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Synthesis and Chemical Reactions

• New Preparation Methods: Uematsu et al. (2006) developed a new preparation method for a related compound, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-2-(trifluoroethenyloxy)-ethanesulfonyl fluoride, using the imidazole protective group. This method highlights the potential for novel synthetic routes for related fluorine-containing compounds (Uematsu, Hoshi, & Ikeda, 2006).
• Ionic Liquid Applications: Lin et al. (2009) synthesized a series of pyrrolidinium-based salts with new fluorine-containing anions, demonstrating the use of fluorinated compounds in ionic liquids, which can serve as recyclable solvents and efficient catalysts for specific chemical reactions (Lin et al., 2009).

Material Science

• Polymer Electrolyte Membranes: Nakabayashi et al. (2011) worked on poly(phenylene ether)s containing pendant perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids, including the synthesis of related compounds. This research is significant for the development of membranes with high oxidative stability and proton conductivity, crucial for applications in fuel cells (Nakabayashi, Higashihara, & Ueda, 2011).

Environmental and Safety Considerations

• Decomposition Analysis: Pola (1988) studied the gas-phase decomposition of a similar compound, 1-trifluoromethoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-2-iodoethane. Understanding the decomposition processes of such compounds is essential for assessing their environmental impact and safety (Pola, 1988).

Advanced Chemical Reactions

• Fluorosurfactant Synthesis: Wadekar et al. (2010) synthesized a polymerizable fluorinated surfactant, demonstrating the role of fluorinated compounds in creating advanced materials with specific properties, such as nanostructured proton-conducting membranes (Wadekar et al., 2010).

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