What is 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol with CAS 920-66-1

The molecular formula of 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol CAS 920-66-1 is C3H2F6O, and the molecular weight is 168.04. It is a colorless, transparent liquid chemical. Hexafluoro has a series of unique physical properties. Its density is 1.605 g/mL (25℃), melting point is -4℃, boiling point is 59℃, and refractive index (n20/D) is 1.275 (lit.). It is miscible with water or most organic solvents in any proportion, but is insoluble in long-chain alkanes. These physical properties make hexafluoroisopropanol play a unique role in different application scenarios.

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol has the characteristics of strong polarity, stability, low boiling point, strong acidity and strong hydrogen bond donor ability. Its strong polarity enables it to interact with a variety of substances and play a unique role in chemical reactions. Stability ensures that it is not easy to decompose in various environments, providing a basis for its wide application. The low boiling point makes it easy to volatilize and separate in some specific process. The strong acidity allows it to be used as a catalyst and neutralizer in chemical reactions, with the advantages of reducing side reactions and expanding the range of reaction substrates. At the same time, the strong hydrogen bond donor ability enables it to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules, further affecting its physical and chemical properties.

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol is miscible with water and many organic reagents and is an ideal solvent for many polymers. It can dissolve a variety of polymers, such as polyester, polyamide, polyacrylonitrile, polyacetal and hydrolyzed polyvinyl ester. This solubility is of great significance in the field of chemical analysis. It is an important analytical reagent and a regenerator for improving the utilization rate of polymers.

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol is used as an esterification reagent in chemical reactions. It can promote the esterification reaction and improve the reaction efficiency.

In electronics, hexafluoroisopropanol can be used as a solvent cleaner. Due to its high polarity, miscibility with water and many organic solvents, good thermal stability and ultraviolet light transmittance, it can effectively dissolve dirt and impurities on electronic components without causing damage to them.

Hexafluoroisopropanol is an intermediate for the synthesis of inhalation anesthetic sevoflurane and also an intermediate for the synthesis of agricultural chemicals. In the field of medicine, sevoflurane is the main active ingredient of the most commonly used inhalation anesthetic sevoflurane in clinical practice. It has many advantages such as good controllability, rapid anesthetic onset, and strong metabolic capacity.

Hexafluoroisopropanol has significant advantages as a plastic recycling agent. It uses its super solubility to dissolve plastics mixed with pollutants and other impurities such as metal ions. Then, through separation, standing, extraction and other processes, pure plastics can be obtained.

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