Tetrafluoroethylene
TL;DR: Tetrafluoroethylene (CAS 116-14-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2F4 and molecular weight 99.993614 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethene
Also Known As: Tetrafluoroethene, TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE, Perfluoroethene, Perfluoroethylene, Fluoroplast 4
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2F4 |
| Molecular Weight | 99.993614 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 99.993614 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 55.0 |
| Melting Point | -224.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | -105.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.519 at -105 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | <32 °F (<0 °C) (closed cup) /Tetrafluoroethylene, inhibited/ |
| Vapor Pressure | 22800 mmHg at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(=C(F)F)(F)F |
| InChIKey | BFKJFAAPBSQJPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Tetrafluoroethylene is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A polymer intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Tetrafluoroethylene (CAS 116-14-3) has the molecular formula C2F4 and a molecular weight of 99.99 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.519 at -105 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include Tetrafluoroethene and TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Tetrafluoroethylene
Property Insights of Tetrafluoroethylene
The XLogP value of 1.3 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Tetrafluoroethylene. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Tetrafluoroethylene exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Tetrafluoroethylene has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tetrafluoroethylene?
The CAS number of Tetrafluoroethylene is 116-14-3.
What is the molecular formula of Tetrafluoroethylene?
The molecular formula of Tetrafluoroethylene is C2F4.
What is the molecular weight of Tetrafluoroethylene?
The molecular weight of Tetrafluoroethylene is 99.993614 g/mol.
What are the applications of Tetrafluoroethylene?
Tetrafluoroethylene is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project...
Where can I buy Tetrafluoroethylene?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Tetrafluoroethylene?
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