92339-07-6 | 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzenedimethanol

CAS:92339-07-6 | 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzenedimethanol ,Description

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzenedimethanol (TFBM) is a fluorinated organic compound that has been widely studied due to its unique properties and potential applications. It is a colorless liquid with a boiling point of 127°C and a melting point of -43°C. It is soluble in water, ethanol, and many organic solvents. TFBM has a wide range of uses, from pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals to industrial materials.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Fluorinated Compounds in Supramolecular Chemistry

• Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide: This compound demonstrates the importance of fluorinated structures in supramolecular chemistry, highlighting their role in nanotechnology, polymer processing, and biomedical applications due to their ability to self-assemble into nanometer-sized structures stabilized by hydrogen bonding. This illustrates the potential relevance of tetrafluoro benzenedimethanol in similar applications, given its fluorinated nature (Cantekin, de Greef, & Palmans, 2012).

Environmental Impact and Degradation

• Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals: A review focused on the environmental impact, sources, and toxicology of PFAS alternatives suggests the environmental persistence and potential toxicity of fluorinated compounds. This context is crucial for understanding the environmental considerations associated with fluorinated materials, including tetrafluoro benzenedimethanol (Wang et al., 2019).

Material Science and Engineering

• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): An extensive review on PTFE synthesis and its derivatives shows the significant role of fluorinated materials in producing substances with exceptional chemical inertness, hydrophobicity, thermal stability, and low friction, useful in various industrial applications. This suggests potential applications for tetrafluoro benzenedimethanol in material science (Puts, Crouse, & Améduri, 2019).

Organic Electronics

• Organic Thermoelectric Materials: Research on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) as an organic thermoelectric material highlights the growing interest in conducting polymers, which may include fluorinated compounds for enhanced performance in organic electronics (Yue & Xu, 2012).

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