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1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropylether

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≥99%, <=10 ppm acid, battery grade

Synonym(s):

1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-3-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)propane, HFE-458, TTE

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H4F8O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
232.07
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

battery grade

Quality Level

description

Application: Battery manufacturing

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

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impurities

≤10 ppm Acid
≤100 ppm Non-volatile residue
≤750 ppm H2O

bp

92 °C

density

1.54 g/mL

application(s)

battery manufacturing

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General description

Our 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropylether (TTE) is a high-purity, battery-grade fluorinated ether commonly used as an electrolyte solvent in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). It is a clear liquid with a boiling point of 92 °C that is miscible with many polar organic solvents, including carbonates typically used in battery electrolytes. Our TTE is produced to meet the high standards of battery-grade purity, ensuring a minimum purity level of 99%, and is carefully purified to become anhydrous and acid-free, making it a reliable choice for battery applications.
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Application

1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropylether (TTE) is a highly versatile fluorinated ether that finds its use as a co-solvent and additive in a range of battery systems, including lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) and lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). In LSBs, TTE plays a crucial role in reducing the solubility of intermediate lithium polysulfides, thereby preventing the polysulfide shuttle (PSS) effect and improving battery performance. Recent research suggests that TTE can also lead to the formation of a compact and uniform surface layer on the lithium anode when used as an additive, which improves the efficiency and stability of Li-S batteries. In LiBs, TTE acts as a cosolvent, reducing the viscosity of the electrolyte and enabling the use of lower concentrations of lithium salt without compromising ionic conductivity. Additionally, TTE has been shown to help form a stable, conductive solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on both graphite anodes and NMC cathodes, thereby improving the overall electrochemical performance of the battery.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

80.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

27 °C - closed cup


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Fluoro-Ether as a Bifunctional Interphase Electrolyte Additive with Graphite/LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 Full Cell
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ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2, 6404-6416 (2019)
Partially Fluorinated Ether as an Electrolyte Additive to Modify Electrode Surface and Suppress Dissolution of Polysulfides in Li-S Batteries
Qian, Feng
Electrochemical Energy Technology , 4 (2018)
Synthesis and electrochemical properties of partially fluorinated ether solvents for lithiumsingle bondsulfur battery electrolytes
Yue Zheng, et al.
Journal of Power Sources, 401, 271-277 (2018)

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