Tetrafluoroethylene Epoxide

Name:
Tetrafluoroethylene Epoxide
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	TFEO)
Chemistry structure:
Derivation:
Oxidation of tetrafluoroethylene at 120C with UV light; reaction proceeds by free-radical mechanism.
Use:
Monomer for products ranging from dimers to polymers of dp 35.

See “Freon E” [Du Pont]; “Krytox” [Du Pont]