757-11-9 | 1-Isopropoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane

CAS:757-11-9 | 1-Isopropoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane ,Description

1-Isopropoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, also known as HFE-7100, is a colorless and odorless liquid that belongs to the group of hydrofluoroethers. It has a low boiling point, high chemical stability, and is non-flammable, making it an ideal solvent for various scientific research applications.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Organic Synthesis Enhancements1-Isopropoxy-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane has been used as a reagent in the efficient one-stage deprotection/reduction of 1,2-O-isopropylidenefuranose derivatives to the corresponding tetrahydrofurans, facilitating a streamlined synthesis process with applications in the synthesis of complex organic molecules (Ewing & Robins, 1999).

Material Science ApplicationsIn material science, the compound has contributed to the development of fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (FPOSS)-based shape amphiphiles, which show promising self-assembly behavior and novel hierarchical structures due to their fluorophobic/fluorophilic bulk phase separation (He et al., 2012).

Kinetic and Mechanistic StudiesKinetic and mechanistic studies have investigated the isomerization reactions of 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, providing insights into reaction mechanisms and the influence of adsorption equilibria on these reactions, essential for understanding catalytic processes and reaction optimization (Kemnitz & Niedersen, 1995).

Innovations in Polymer ScienceThe molecule's structure has been explored in the context of crystal structures and topochemical polymerizations, with findings indicating its potential for creating polymers with unique properties through photopolymerization and thermal polymerization processes (Nomura et al., 2004).

Solubility and Diffusivity in Ionic LiquidsResearch on the solubility and diffusivity of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane in room-temperature ionic liquids has expanded understanding of its interactions with novel solvent systems, highlighting the potential for applications in green chemistry and process engineering (Shiflett et al., 2006).

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