| CAS No. | 1691-17-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H2F4O |
| Molecular Weight | 118.03 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
1,1,3,3-Tetrafluorodimethyl ether (CAS 1691-17-4), molecular formula C2H2F4O and molecular weight 118.03 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C2H2F4O, 1,1,3,3-Tetrafluorodimethyl ether contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 118.03 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.
CATO manufactures 1,1,3,3-Tetrafluorodimethyl ether under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C2H2F4O |
| Molecular Weight | 118.03 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 0.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |