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2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl vinyl ether (CAS 406-90-6)

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CAS Number:
406-90-6
Molecular Weight:
126.08
Molecular Formula:
C4H5F3O
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2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl vinyl ether is a substance that is used as a solvent in the manufacturing of various chemicals. In materials science and polymer chemistry, 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl vinyl ether stands out for its potential as a monomer in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers. Polymers derived from this compound are expected to exhibit enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity due to the fluorinated side chain. This compound binds to cytochrome P450 enzymes, consequently inhibiting their activity. It is believed that this inhibitory effect arises from the generation of hydrogen fluoride (HF) or water vapor as byproducts during the reaction. Moreover, 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl vinyl ether has the ability to react with halothane or nitrous oxide (N2O), leading to the formation of these substances. Additionally, it can react with oxygen (O) to produce ozone (O3).


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2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl vinyl ether, 100 mg

sc-230728
100 mg
$161.00