421-14-7

Basic information

• Product Name: TRIFLUOROMETHYL METHYL ETHER
• Synonyms: TRIFLUOROMETHYL METHYL ETHER;Methyl(trifluoro-methyl)ether;Trifluoromethoxymethane;Trifluoromethyl methyl ether 99%;Trifluoromethylmethylether99%;(Trifluoromethoxy)methane, 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-oxapropane;Methyl trifluoromethyl ether 99%
• CAS NO: 421-14-7
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₃F₃O
• Molecular Weight: 100.04
• Product Categories: refrigerants
• Mol File: 421-14-7.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: -149°C
• Boiling Point: -24°C
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.5044 (estimate)
• Vapor Pressure: 17500mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.3488 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: TRIFLUOROMETHYL METHYL ETHER(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: TRIFLUOROMETHYL METHYL ETHER(421-14-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: TRIFLUOROMETHYL METHYL ETHER(421-14-7)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: F
• Statements: 11
• Safety Statements: 3/7-9-16-33
• RIDADR: 3161
• HazardClass: GAS, FLAMMABLE
• Hazardous Substances Data: 421-14-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Trifluoromethyl methyl ether (CF3OCH3) is a gaseous chemical compound known for its unique reactivity and stability properties. It belongs to the class of perfluorinated compounds, characterized by fluorine atoms replacing all hydrogen atoms. This chemical structure, combined with the ether functionality, imparts unique physical and chemical properties and makes it an excellent solvent for a variety of applications in industrial processes. However, due to the powerful nature and potential environmental impacts of perfluorinated compounds, usage and disposal of Trifluoromethyl methyl ether must be managed in accordance to environmental safety and standards. The chemical is also used in anesthetics and specialized industrial applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C2H3F3O/c1-6-2(3,4)5/h1H3

Upstream product

• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 353-50-4 Carbonyl fluoride 
• 334-99-6 trifluoronitrosomethane 
• 1650-52-8 Na salt of N-trifluoromethyl-N-nitroso-hydroxylamine 
• 124-41-4 sodium methylate 
• 22082-78-6 trifluoromethyl hypochlorite 
• 74-88-4 methyl iodide 
• 616-38-6 carbonic acid dimethyl ester 
• 1538-06-3 methyl fluoroformate 
• 77-78-1 dimethyl sulfate 
• 2700-82-5 cesium trifluoromethoxide 

Downstream Products

• 92466-70-1 bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phosphite 
• 1041202-04-3 C₂₇H₃₃NO₅ 
• 353-50-4 Carbonyl fluoride 
• 124-38-9 carbon dioxide 
• 85358-65-2 Trifluoromethyl formate 

Relevant articles and documents

Improved methods to prepare CF3OCH3

The reaction of CH3I with CF3OCI at 203 K yields CF3OCH3. The preparation of the ether by methylation of CsOCF3 with (CH3)2SO4 is also described.

Compositions of a hydrofluoroether and a hydrofluorocarbon

This invention relates to compositions that include at least one fluoroether and at least one hydrofluorocarbon. Included in this invention are compositions of a cyclic or acyclic hydrofluoroether of the formula CaFbH2a+2?bOc wherein a=2 or 3 and 3≦b≦8 and c=1 or 2 and a hydrofluorocarbon of the formula CnFmH2n+2?m wherein 1≦n≦4 and 1≦m≦8. Such compositions may be used as refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethanes, aerosol propellants, heat transfer media, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents, and displacement drying agents.