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1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol (CAS 920-66-1)

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Alternate Names:
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-isopropanol
Application:
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol is a solution-phase peptide chemistry solvent
CAS Number:
920-66-1
Molecular Weight:
168.04
Molecular Formula:
C3H2F6O
Supplemental Information:
This is as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFP) is a solution-phase peptide chemistry solvent. This fluorinated solvent enhances the efficiency of rhodium(I)-catalyzed [4+2] intramolecular cycloaddition of ether-tethered alkynyl dienes and [5+2] cycloaddition of alkynyl vinylcyclopropanes. It has a low vapor pressure, which makes it an ideal solvent for reactions that require low temperature and/or low pressure conditions. 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol is used in a variety of scientific research applications, such as in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, as a reagent in organic synthesis, and as a nonpolar solvent for a variety of reaction processes. It is also utilized in the development of novel catalysts and in the production of coatings and lubricants.


1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol (CAS 920-66-1) References

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1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol, 25 ml

sc-251540
25 ml
$187.00

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol, 100 ml

sc-251540A
100 ml
$583.00

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol, 500 ml

sc-251540B
500 ml
$2299.00

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol, 1 L

sc-251540C
1 L
$3548.00