78560-45-9 | Trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane

CAS:78560-45-9 | Trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane ,Description

Trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane (TTFOS) is a chemical compound composed of three chlorine atoms, three fluorine atoms, one oxygen atom, and one silicon atom. It is a colorless, volatile liquid at room temperature and has a strong odor. TTFOS is used in a variety of applications, including as a surfactant, a corrosion inhibitor, a lubricant, and a fuel additive. TTFOS is also used as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Nitrile Activation and Silicon Complex Synthesis

Trichloro[2-(dialkylphosphanyl)imidazol-1-yl]silanes, related to Trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane, have been used in the activation of nitriles to yield dinuclear pentacoordinate silicon(IV) complexes. These complexes, containing SiCl2N3 skeletons, were characterized by various methods including single-crystal X-ray diffraction, demonstrating their potential in complex silicon-based synthesis (Junold, Burschka, & Tacke, 2012).

Synthesis of Highly Fluorous Compounds

A study on the synthesis of highly fluorous compounds with tris(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silyl substituent was conducted. These compounds are divided into groups for potential use, such as in cyclopentadienyl transition metal complexes, azide-alkyne cycloaddition, and imidazolium-type ionic liquids. Partition coefficients between fluorous and organic phases were measured, indicating their potential in various chemical processes (Strašák et al., 2015) .

Applications in Micro- and Nano-Electromechanical Systems

Trichloro(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyl)silane, a compound related to trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane, has been used in chemical vapor deposition on silicon dioxide. This process creates hydrophobic monolayers useful for reducing stiction in micro- and nano-electromechanical systems, highlighting its application in advanced technology manufacturing (Lee, Husseini, Sautter, & Linford, 2010).

Branched-Polyfluoroalkylsilanes Synthesis

Research into the synthesis of branched-type polyfluoroalkylsilanes, including compounds similar to trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane, revealed their potential in producing materials with unique properties. These silanes, synthesized using the hydrosilylation reaction, exhibit a bent structure at quaternary carbon, which can be useful in specialized chemical applications (Konakahara et al., 2000).

Ultra-Thin Hydrophobic Layers for Various Applications

A study on hydrophobic silanes, closely related to trichloro(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silane, investigated their use in creating ultra-thin hydrophobic layers. These layers have significant potential in various applications, including in the chemical industry and surface science, due to their unique physicochemical characteristics (Baruwa, Akinlabi, Oladijo, Akinlabi, & Chinn, 2019).

Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes

Chemical functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes using a fluorinated trichlorosilane was explored. This highlights the potential of such silanes in modifying the properties of nanotubes, a key area in nanotechnology and materials science (Vast et al., 2004).

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