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Usage

Uses

Used in Chemical Industry:
2,3-DICHLORO-1,1,1-TRIFLUOROPROPANE is used as a reactive intermediate for the synthesis of various chemical compounds. Its reactivity arises from the presence of chlorine and fluorine atoms, which can participate in a range of chemical reactions, facilitating the production of desired products.
Used in Heat Transfer Fluids:
2,3-DICHLORO-1,1,1-TRIFLUOROPROPANE is utilized as a component in heat transfer fluids due to its thermal stability and heat transfer capabilities. Its properties allow it to efficiently transfer heat in various industrial processes, such as in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as in manufacturing and processing plants.
Used in Refrigeration Industry:
In the refrigeration industry, 2,3-DICHLORO-1,1,1-TRIFLUOROPROPANE serves as a refrigerant. Its thermodynamic properties, including its boiling point and heat capacity, make it suitable for use in refrigeration systems. It can be used in a variety of applications, such as in commercial and residential air conditioning units, as well as in industrial refrigeration processes.
Overall, 2,3-DICHLORO-1,1,1-TRIFLUOROPROPANE is a versatile compound with applications in the chemical, heat transfer, and refrigeration industries, owing to its unique molecular structure and properties.

InChI:InChI=1/C3H3Cl2F3/c4-1-2(5)3(6,7)8/h2H,1H2

Upstream product

• 421-47-6 1,1,1-trifluoroisopropyl chloride 
• 7782-50-5 chlorine 
• 23153-23-3 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane 
• 677-21-4 1,1,1-trifluoropropylene 
• 10436-39-2 1,1,2,3-Tetrachloropropene 
• 431-27-6 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene 

Downstream Products

• 2730-62-3 2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropene 
• 661-54-1 3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-yne 
• 99728-16-2 (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propene 
• 754-12-1 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-propene 
• 1814-88-6 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane 
• 460-73-1 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane 
• 29118-24-9 trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene 
• 29118-25-0 (Z)-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene 
• 102687-65-0 trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene 
• 117970-90-8 2-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane 
• 460-35-5 3-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane 
• 460-69-5 1,1-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane 
• 149329-24-8 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropane 
• 677-21-4 1,1,1-trifluoropropylene 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

PROCESS FOR THE CO-PRODUCTION OF OF 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND 1,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE

The present invention provides a method of producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO- 1234yf), wherein the method comprises two or more reaction steps, at least one of said reaction steps comprising the production of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) and/or one or more HFO-1234ze precursors from one or more HFO-1234yf precursors, wherein at least a portion of the HFO-1234ze is recovered.

PROCESS FOR 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE FROM TRIFLUOROPROPENE

The present invention provides routes for making 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) from commercially available raw materials. More specifically, this invention provides several routes for forming HCFO-1233zd from 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (FC-1234zf).

Compositions

A composition comprising HCFO-1233xf and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HCFO-1233zd, HCFO-1232xd, HCFO-1223xd, HCFC-253fb, HCFC-233ab, HFO-1234yf, HFO-1234ze, ethylene, HFC-23, CFC-13, HFC-143a, HFC-152a, HFO-1243zf, HFC-236fa, HCO-1130, HCO-1130a, HFO-1336, HCFC-244bb, HCFC-244db, HFC-245fa, HFC-245cb, HCFC-133a, HCFC-254fb, HCFC-1131, HCFO-1242zf, HCFO-1223xd, HCFC-233ab, HCFC-226ba, and HFC-227ca.

Process For Production Of 2-Chloro-3,3,3-Trifluoropropene

There is provided according the present invention a process for producing 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, comprising: hydrogenating 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene with hydrogen (H2) in the presence of a catalyst having a transition metal and a poisoning substance supported on a support. The present production process is industrially advantageous as the target 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene can be obtained with high selectivity and high yield under moderate reaction conditions and with easy waste treatment.

PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIS OF FLUORINATED OLEFINS

Disclosed is a process for the synthesis of fluorinated olefins, and in particularly preferred embodiments tetrafluorinated olefins having F on an unsaturated, non-terminal carbon, such as 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. The preferred processes of the present invention in accordance with one embodiment generally comprise: (a) reacting a compound of formula (I) [in-line-formulae]X1X2??(I)[/in-line-formulae] with a compound of formula (II) [in-line-formulae]CX1X2X3CX1═CX1X2??(II)[/in-line-formulae] to produce a reaction product comprising a compound of formula (III) [in-line-formulae]CF3CHX1CH2X2??(III), and[/in-line-formulae](b) exposing said compound of formula (III) to reaction conditions effective to convert said compound of formula (III) to a compound of formula (IV) [in-line-formulae]CF3CZ=CH2??(IV)[/in-line-formulae] wherein X1, X2, and X3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, fluorine and iodine, provided that X1 and X2 in formula (I) are not both hydrogen and Z is Cl, I, Br, or F.

PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FLUOROPROPANES AND HALOPROPENES

A process is disclosed for making CF3CF2CH3, CF3CF=CH2 and/or CF3CCI=CH2. The process involves reacting at least one starting material selected from the group consisting of halopropanes of the formula CX3CH2CH2X, halopropenes of the formula CX3CH=CH2 and halopropenes of the formula CX2=CHCH2X, wherein each X is independently F or Cl, with HF and CI2 in a reaction zone to produce a product mixture comprising HF, HCI, CF3CF2CH3, CF3CF=CH2, and CFsCCI=CH2; and recovering the CF3CF2CH3, CF3CF=CH2 and/or CFsCCI=CH2 from the product mixture. Also disclosed is a process for making CF3CH2CHF2, CFsCH=CHF, and/or CFaCH=CHCI. This process involves reacting at least one starting material selected from the group consisting of halopropenes of the formula CX3CH=CH2 and halopropenes of the formula CX2=CHCH2X, wherein each X is independently F or Cl, with HF and CI2 in a reaction zone to produce a product mixture comprising HF, HCI, CF3CH2CHF2, CFsCH=CHF and CF3CH=CHCI; and recovering the CF3CH2CHF2, CFsCH=CHF, and/or CF3CH=CHCI from the product mixture. The molar ratio of HF to the total amount of starting materials fed to the reaction zone for both of these processes is at least stoichiometric, and the molar ratio of Cl2 to total amount of starting material fed to the reaction zone for both of these processes is 2:1 or less.

Process for the preparation of 1,1-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane

A convenient and economical process for the preparation of 1,1-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropane (HCFC-243) by the reaction of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (HCC-240) with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of an activated hydrofluorination catalyst. Also, the selective fluorination of hydrochlorocarbons and/or hydrochlorofluorocarbons, or mixtures thereof is shown. A HCFC-243 reaction product yield of greater than 40% is obtained.