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Bromotrifluoroethylene

Bromotrifluoroethylene is a gas at ambient conditions. It is sold as a liquid under pressure. It is useful as a monomer and can be used to prepare various polymers and co-polymers.

Bromotrifluoroethylene is used to prepare various polymers and co-polymers. It is also used in the preparation of fluorinated styrenes. Some examples of its utility in organic synthesis are shown below.

Additional Information

CF2CFBr CAS No. 598-73-2
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Specifications

Assay by Gas Chromatography
99.5% minimum
0.1% inhibitor is added to containers

Physical Properties:

Mol. Wt. - 160.9
Boiling Pt - -2 °C
Melting Pt - Not determined
Vapor Pressure - 1300 mm Hg (77 F)
Appearance and Odor - Colorless liquefied gas with sweet odor
Solubility in water - Negligible

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