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Usage

Uses

Used in Refrigeration Industry:
1,1,1,2,2,3-Hexafluoropropane is used as a refrigerant for its ability to provide efficient cooling without being flammable or toxic. Its non-flammable nature makes it a safer alternative to other refrigerants in certain applications.
Used in Insulation Material Production:
1,1,1,2,2,3-Hexafluoropropane is used as a blowing agent in the production of insulation materials. It helps create lightweight and efficient insulation products by forming small pockets of gas within the material, enhancing thermal insulation properties.
Used in Fire Suppression Systems:
1,1,1,2,2,3-Hexafluoropropane is used as a fire suppression agent in various applications, including fire extinguishing systems for computer and telecommunications equipment. Its effectiveness in extinguishing fires without causing damage to sensitive equipment makes it a valuable component in these systems.
Used in Compliance with Environmental Regulations:
Although 1,1,1,2,2,3-Hexafluoropropane is a greenhouse gas, its use is regulated under the Montreal Protocol to mitigate its potential contribution to ozone depletion and climate change. This ensures that its application is limited to cases where its unique properties are essential and no viable alternatives are available.

Upstream product

• 116-14-3 polytetrafluoroethylene 
• 75-10-5 Difluoromethane 
• 593-53-3 Methyl fluoride 
• 116-15-4 perfluoropropylene 
• 593-70-4 R₃₂ 
• 1652-80-8 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-propane 
• 661-97-2 1,2-dichlorohexafluoropropane 
• 231945-52-1 [Ir(η5-C5Me5)(PMe3)(CF2CF2CF3)(OH2)][BF4] 
• 1333-74-0 hydrogen 
• 431-63-0 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane 
• 677-21-4 1,1,1-trifluoropropylene 
• 421-94-3 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloro-2-fluoro-propane 

Downstream Products

• 2729-28-4 1,1-dichlorohexafluoropropane 
• 1493-02-3 formyl fluoride 
• 422-61-7 perfluoropropanoyl fluoride 
• 431-63-0 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane 
• 5595-10-8 (E)-1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene 
• 5528-43-8 Z-1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene 
• 41424-70-8 (Z)-1-phenyl-1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-1-propene 
• 41500-48-5 (E)-1-phenyl-1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-1-propene 
• 422-02-6 3-chloro-1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane 
• 111512-60-8 Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene 
• 754-12-1 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-propene 
• 29118-24-9 trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene 
• 29118-25-0 (Z)-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene 
• 353-50-4 Carbonyl fluoride 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING 1,1,1,2,3-PENTAFLUOROPROPANE WITH HIGH YIELD

A method and apparatus for method of continuously producing 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with high yield is provided. The method includes (a) bringing a CoF3-containing cobalt fluoride in a reactor into contact with 3,3,3-trifluoropropene to produce a CoF2-containing cobalt fluoride and 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane, (b) transferring the CoF2-containing cobalt fluoride in the reactor to a regenerator and bringing the transferred CoF2-containing cobalt fluoride into contact with fluorine gas to regenerate a CoF3-containing cobalt fluoride, and (c) transferring the CoF3-containing cobalt fluoride in the regenerator to the reactor and employing the transferred CoF3-containing cobalt fluoride in Operation (a). Accordingly, the 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane can be continuously produced with high yield from the 3,3,3-trifluoropropene using a cobalt fluoride (CoF2/CoF3) as a fluid catalyst, thereby improving the reaction stability and readily adjusting the optimum conversion rate and selectivity.

Method and apparatus for continuously producing 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with high yield

A method and apparatus for method of continuously producing 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane with high yield is provided. The method includes (a) bringing a CoF3-containing cobalt fluoride in a reactor into contact with 3,3,3-trifluoropropene to produce a CoF2-containing cobalt fluoride and 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane, (b) transferring the CoF2-containing cobalt fluoride in the reactor to a regenerator and bringing the transferred CoF2-containing cobalt fluoride into contact with fluorine gas to regenerate a CoF3-containing cobalt fluoride, and (c) transferring the CoF3-containing cobalt fluoride in the regenerator to the reactor and employing the transferred CoF3-containing cobalt fluoride in Operation (a). Accordingly, the 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane can be continuously produced with high yield from the 3,3,3-trifluoropropene using a cobalt fluoride (CoF2/CoF3) as a fluid catalyst, thereby improving the reaction stability and readily adjusting the optimum conversion rate and selectivity.

CATALYTIC ADDITION OF HYDROFLUOROCARBONS TO FLUOROOLEFINS

A process is disclosed for making RR1R2CCR1R2F wherein R is selected from the group consisting of CH3, CH2F, C2H4F, and F(CF2)nCH2CH2 where n is an integer from 1 to 10, each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, Cl, F and CF3, and each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, F and CF3. The process involves reacting RF with R1R2C=CR1R2 in the presence of SbF5 to produce a product mixture comprising RR1R2CCR1R2F, wherein the reaction temperature is from about -60° C to about -10° C, provided that total number of carbon atoms in R1R2C=CR1R2 is 5 or less.

PROCESSES FOR SEPARATION OF FLUOROOLEFINS FROM HYDROGEN FLUORIDE BY AZEOTROPIC DISTILLATION

The present disclosure relates to a process for separating a fluoroolefin from a mixture comprising hydrogen fluoride and fluoroolefin, comprising azeotropic distillation both with and without an entrainer. In particular are disclosed processes for separating any of HFC-1225ye, HFC-1234ze, HFC-1234yf or HFC-1243zf from HF.

A PROCESS AND METHODS OF PURIFICATION FOR THE MANUFACTURE FLUOROCARBONS

Halocarbons of the structure CF3CF2CH2X, wherein X is either F or Cl or mixtures thereof prepared by: contacting at least one 2- fluorochloropropane with hydrogen fluoride in a first fluorination step in the gas phase or l

PRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR MAKING 1,1,1,2,2,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE

A process for making HFC-236cb is disclosed. The process comprises reacting TFE with HFC-32 in the presence of at least one co-product and a suitable catalyst to produce a product mixture comprising HFC-236cb, wherein the total amount of the at least one co-product is at least 10 ppmv based on the total amount of the tetrafluoroethylene, the difluoromethane and the at least one co-product.

Catalytical production processes for making hydrohalopropanes and hydrofluorobutanes

A process is disclosed for making hydrohalopropanes or hydrofluorobutanes. The process involves reacting a hydrofluoromethane with a fluoroolefin in the presence of an aluminum catalyst to produce a hydrohalopropane or a hydrofluorobutane. The hydrofluoromethane is CH2F2 or CH3F. The fluoroolefin is CF2═CF2, ClFC═CF2, or CF3CF═CF2.

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 1,1,1,3,3,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE AND AT LEAST ONE OF 1,1,1,2,3,3-HEXAFLUOROPROPANE AND 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE

A process is disclosed for the manufacture of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) and at least one 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236ea) and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea). The process involves (a) reacting HF, Cl2, and at least one halopropene of the formula CX3CCl=CX2 (where each X is independently F or Cl) to produce a product including both CF3CCl2CF3 and CF3CClFCClF2; (b) reacting CF3CCl2CF3 and CF3CClFCClF2 produced in (a) with hydrogen to produce a product comprising CF3CH2CF3 and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of CHF2CHFCF3, and CF3CHFCF3; and (c) recovering from the product produced in (b), CF3CH2CF3 and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of CHF2CHFCF3 and CF3CHFCF3. In (a), the CF3CCl2CF3 and CF3CClFCClF2 are produced in the presence of a chlorofluorination catalyst including a ZnCr2O4/crystalline α-chromium oxide composition, a ZnCr2O4/crystalline α-chromium oxide composition which has been treated with a fluorinating agent, a zinc halide/α-chromium oxide composition and/or a zinc halide/α-chromium oxide composition which has been treated with a fluorinating agent.