Abstract: A film-forming composition according to the present invention include fluororesin having a repeating unit of the general formula (1); and a fluorine-containing solvent. In the general formula (1), R1 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group; and R2 each independently represents C1-C15 straight, C3-C15 branched or C3-C15cyclic fluorine-containing hydrocarbon gr which any hydrogen atom may be replaced by a fluorine atom with the proviso that the repeating unit contains at least one fluorine atom. This film-forming composition is suitably usable for the manufacturing of an organic semiconductor element because the composition can form a film on an organic semiconductor film; and the formed film has resistance to an etching solvent during the fine pattern processing of the organic semiconductor film by photolithography etc.

Abstract: The preparation is described of a compound of formula (I) comprising an —SO2F function by reacting a compound of formula (II) with a fluorinating agent selected from hydrofluoric acid and an ionic fluoride of a monovalent or divalent cation: R—SO2F??(I) R?—SO2X??(II) where R is selected from the groups R1, R2 and R3: R1=—CnHaFb with n=1-10, a+b=2n+1, b?1; R2=—CxHyFz—SO2F with x=1-10, y+z=2x and z?1; R3=?-CcHhFf with c=1-10; h+f=2c and f?1; where R? is selected from the following groups R?1, R?2 and R?3: R?1=—CnHaXb with n=1-10, a+b=2n+1, b?1; R?2=—CxHyXz—SO2X with x=1-10, y+z=2x and z?1; R?3=?-CcHhXf with c=1-10; h+f=2c and f?1; ? denoting a phenyl group; X?Cl, Br.

Abstract: In this method, RH2ORH1SO2F is added to hydrofluoric acid so as to form a thick solution (hydrogen bonded complex), and the solution is directly supplied to a liquid phase reaction system, in which an F2 gas is used. Alternatively, RH2ORH1SO2Cl is added to hydrofluoric acid so as no be converted into RH1ORH2SO2F by disc barging HCl, and the RH1ORH2SO2F is directly supplied to a liquid phase reaction system in which an F2 gas is used. Consequently, fluorination can be carried out safely and a compound having an objective structure can be produced at low cost without causing isomerization or the like.

Abstract: There are disclosed sulfonic acid precursor compositions, as are methods of using these compositions in, for example, photolithography.

Abstract: In this method, RH2ORH1SO2F is added to hydrofluoric acid so as to form a thick solution (hydrogen bonded complex), and the solution is directly supplied to a liquid phase reaction system in which an F2 gas is used. Alternatively, RH2ORH1SO2Cl is added to hydrofluoric acid so as to be converted into RH1ORH2SO2F by discharging HCl, and the RH1ORH2SO2F is directly supplied to a liquid phase reaction system in which an F2 gas is used. Consequently, fluorination can be carried out safely and a compound having an objective structure can be produced at low cost without causing isomerization or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to producing a disulfonyl fluoride compound easily and efficiently by utilizing coupling reaction where a compound (2) is obtained by subjecting a compound (1) wherein Y is a fluorine atom to photocoupling reaction, or subjecting a compound (1) wherein Y is a hydroxyl group, —OMa wherein Ma is an alkali metal atom, or —O(Mb)1/2 wherein Mb is an alkaline earth metal atom to electrolytic coupling reaction, and derivatives such as the following compound (7A) are obtained from the compound (2): FSO2-E-CX2—COY??(1) FSO2-E-CX2—CX2-E-SO2F??(2) wherein E is a single bond, —O—, a C1-20 alkylene group which may contain an etheric oxygen atom, or the like, X is a fluorine atom or the like, and Y is a fluorine atom, a hydroxyl group, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a fluorinated sulfonyl fluoride useful as e.g. a material for an ion exchange resin, and a novel chemical substance useful as an intermediate in the production process.

Abstract: A compound containing two fluorosulfonyl groups which are groups convertible to sulfonic acid groups, an intermediate therefor, and methods for their production with high productivity, are provided. Also provided are a fluorosulfonyl group-containing polymer obtained by polymerizing such a compound, and a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer obtained from such a polymer.

Abstract: A compound containing two fluorosulfonyl groups which are groups convertible to sulfonic acid groups, an intermediate therefor, and methods for their production with high productivity, are provided. Also provided are a fluorosulfonyl group-containing polymer obtained by polymerizing such a compound, and a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer obtained from such a polymer.

Abstract: A compound containing two fluorosulfonyl groups which are groups convertible to sulfonic acid groups, an intermediate therefor, and methods for their production with high productivity, are provided. Also provided are a fluorosulfonyl group-containing polymer obtained by polymerizing such a compound, and a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer obtained from such a polymer.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to solve difficulty in production and to provide a process to obtain fluorinated sulfonyl fluoride compound having various molecular structures efficiently at a low cost. That is, the present invention provides a process which comprises reacting (FSO2—)nRA(-E-RB)m (1F) with fluorine in a liquid phase to form (FSO2—)nRAF(-EF-RBF)m (2), and decomposing this compound to obtain (FSO2—)nRAF(-EF1)m (3), provided that RA is a (n+m) valent organic group having at least two carbon atoms, RAF is a group having RA fluorinated, or the like, each of RB and RBF is a fluorinated monovalent organic group, or the like, E is —COOCH2— or the like, EF is —COOCF2— or the like, EF1 is —COF or the like, n is an integer of at least 2, and m is an integer of at least 1.

Abstract: The present application provides a process to produce fluorinated vinyl ether by reacting a 2-alkoxypropionyl fluoride with a metal carbonate under anhydrous conditions in a stirred bed reactor at a temperature above the decarboxylation temperature of an intermediate carboxylate to produce a fluorinated vinyl ether. The process is carried out in the absence of solvent. With the process described, fluorinated vinyl ether of a high purity can be obtained in a high throughput manner.

Abstract: A process for preparing (per)fluorohalogenethers containing the —SO2F group, having general formula (I): FSO2—R—CF2OCAF—CA?F2??(I) wherein: A and A?, equal to or different from each other, are Cl or Br; R has the following meanings: a (per)fluorinated, preferably perfluorinated, substituent, optionally containing one or more oxygen atoms; by reaction of carbonyl compounds having formula (II): FSO2—R—COF??(II) wherein R is as above; in liquid phase with elemental fluorine and with olefinic compounds having formula (III): CAF?CA?F??(III) wherein A and A? are as above, operating at temperatures from ?120° C. to ?20° C., optionally in the presence of a solvent inert under the reaction conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process whereby fluorine atom-containing sulfonyl fluoride compound(s) useful as e.g. materials for ion-exchange membranes, can be produced efficiently and at low cost without structural limitations while solving the difficulties in production. Namely, the present invention provides a process which comprises reacting XSO2RA-E1 (1) with RB-E2 (2) to form XSO2RA-E-RB (3), then reacting (3) with fluorine in a liquid phase to form FSO2RAF-EF-RBF (4), and further, decomposing the compound to obtain FSO2RAF-EF1 (5), wherein RA is a bivalent organic group, E1 is a monovalent reactive group, RB is a monovalent organic group, E2 is a monovalent reactive group which is reactive with E1, E is a bivalent connecting group formed by the reaction of E1 with E2, RAF is a bivalent organic group formed by the fluorination of RA, etc., RBF is the same group as RB, etc., EF is a bivalent connecting group formed by the fluorination of E, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a fluorinated fluorosulfonylalkyl vinyl ether represented by general formula (2): CF2?CFO(CF2CF(CF3)O)nCF2CF2SO2F??(2) wherein n is an integer from 0 to 10, comprising fluorinating a perfluorovinylether sulfonate with SF4 and HF, the perfluorovinylether sulfonate being represented by general formula (1): CF2?CFO(CF2CF(CF3)O)nCF2CF2SO3M??(1) wherein M is Ma or Mb1/2, provided that Ma is an alkali metal and Mb is an alkaline earth metal; and n is as defined above. According to the process of the invention, the fluorinated fluorosulfonylalkyl vinyl ether can be produced in high yield in an industrially advantageous manner.

Abstract: A process for preparing (per)fluorohalogenethers containing the —SO2F group, having general formula (I):

Abstract: The present invention provides a process whereby fluorine atom-containing sulfonyl fluoride compound(s) useful as e.g. materials for ion-exchange membranes, can be produced efficiently and at low cost without structural limitations while solving the difficulties in production. The present invention is also directed to a compound of the following formula (I) or a compound of the following formula (II): FSO2CH2CH2OCH2OCOCF(CF3)OCF2CF2CF3  (I) FSO2CF2CF2OCF2CF2OCOCF(CF3)OCF2CF2CF3  (II).

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing a fluorinated vinyl ether from a fluorinated acid fluoride compound having an ester group as a precursor of a carboxylic acid group, or a SO2F group as a precursor of a sulfonic acid group, in high yield by simple operations.

Abstract: Compounds of formula CH2Y—CH(COOR1)—O—CF2CF2—SO2F, usable in the synthesis of the fluorosulphonic vinylether —CF2═CF—O—CF2CF2—SO2F.

Abstract: A method is provided for reacting hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) with a perfluoroacyl fluorides according to the formula X—Rf—COF (II) to selectively produce a monoaddition product according to the formula X—Rf—CF2—O—CF(CF3)COF (I), wherein selectivity for the monoaddition product over the biaddition product is 90% or greater or more typically 95% or greater. A continuous or repeated-batch process is provided comprising the steps of: a) providing a mixture of X—Rf—COF (II), a fluoride salt, and a polar solvent; b) adding hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) in an amount such that X—Rf—COF remains in molar excess of HFPO by at least 10% and reacting X—Rf—COF with HFPO; c) separating unreacted X—Rf—COF from a mixture of addition products of hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) and X—Rf—COF; and d) repeating step a) using unreacted X—Rf—COF separated in step c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluorination process for producing fluorinated compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved covalent coupling of two or more entities such as biomolecules, polymer compositions, organic/inorganic molecules/materials, and the like, including their combinations, through one or more novel reactive groups attached to linker groups of 2-1000 atoms length. The present invention also contemplates the use of bifunctional bridge molecules to link two or more entities, wherein the functional groups of the bridge molecules are the novel reactive groups of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process whereby fluorine atom-containing sulfonyl fluoride compound(s) useful as e.g. materials for ion-exchange membranes, can be produced efficiently and at low cost without structural limitations while solving the difficulties in production.

Abstract: A method is provided for making a perfluorinated vinyl ether having a sulfonyl fluoride end-group according to the formula FSO2—(CF2)n—O—CF═CF2, where n is 2-5, comprising the steps of: a) fluorination of: to produce FSO2—(CF2)(n−1)—COF; b) reaction of FSO2—(CF2)(n−1)—COF with hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) to produce FSO2—(CF2)(n)—O—CF(CF3)—COF; c) reaction of FSO2—(CF2)(n)—O—CF(CF3)—COF with a salt of a metal cation M+P, where p is the valence of M, to produce (FSO2—(CF2)(n)—O—CF(CF3)—COO−)pM+P; and d) thermal cracking of FSO2—(CF2)(n)—O—CF(CF3)—COO−)pM+P to produce FSO2—(CF2)(n)—O—CF═CF2.

Abstract: Compounds of formula CH2Y—CH(COOR1)—O—CF2CF2—SO2F, usable in the synthesis of the fluorosulphonic vinylether —CF2═CF—O——CF2CF2—SO2F.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalytic process for preparing perfluoroethanesulfonyl fluoride and/or perfluorodiethylsulfone using a two-part catalytic process comprising a metal fluoride and a crown ether.

Abstract: The present invention provides a monomer having the formula A-B, wherein A is represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: N-(Triazoloazinyl)arylsulfonamide compounds, such as 2,6-dimethoxy-N-(8-chloro-5-methoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)pyridine-3-sulfonamide, and 2-methoxy-6-methoxycarbonyl-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide were prepared from appropriately substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo [1,5-c]pyrimidine and 2-amino[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds and appropriately substituted benzene sulfonyl chloride and pyridine-3-sulfonyl chloride compounds. The compounds were found to be useful as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): CF2═CX—CH2—CH2—S(O)—R wherein X represents hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl, and R represents a group OR1 or NR2R3 wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description. The compounds are useful for controlling insect and like pests of agriculture.

Abstract: Sulfonyl fluoride substituted .alpha.,.beta.,.beta.-trifluorostyrene monomers are disclosed. The monomers are incorporated into polymeric compositions which are conveniently hydrolyzed to produce polymeric compositions which include ion-exchange moieties. The resulting compositions which include ion-exchange moieties are particularly suitable for use as solid polymer electrolytes in electrochemical applications, such as, for example, electrochemical fuel cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to monomers derived from perhalogenated sultones, to a process for their preparation, to the polymers obtained from the said monomers and to their use for the production of ion-conductive materials.The monomers are compounds corresponding to the formula A--CFX--SO.sub.2 Z in which A denotes one groups [sic] R.sup.3 --O--CF.sub.2 -- or R.sup.3 -- or R.sup.1 R.sup.2 N--CO--; Z denotes F, Cl, --OSi(CH.sub.3).sub.3 or an ionic group, Z being other than F when A denotes R.sup.3 --O--CF.sub.2 -- or R.sup.3 --; X denotes F, Cl, H or R.sub.F, X being R.sub.F when A denotes R.sup.3 --; the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are chosen from polymerizable nonperfluorinated organic radicals; R.sub.F is chosen from perfluoroalkyl radicals and perfluoroaryl radicals.The polymers obtained from these monomers can be employed for the production of ion-conductive materials.

Abstract: Fluorinated olefins are produced by thermolysis of a silyl ester of a fluorinated aliphatic carboxylic acid in the presence of a catalyst which provides fluoride ion, such as potassium fluoride. The fluorinated olefins are useful as monomers and chemical intermediates.

Abstract: A process for preparing perfluoroalkanesulfonyl fluorides, e.g., perfluoromethanesulfonyl fluoride, comprises electrochemically fluorinating in the presence of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride at least one precursor compound selected from the group consisting of .alpha.,.beta.-difluoroalkane-.beta.-sultones, e.g., 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane sultone, and the corresponding .alpha.-halocarbonylfluoroalkanesulfonyl halides, e.g., fluorocarbonyldifluoromethanesulfonyl fluoride. The process can be used to prepare perfluoroalkanesulfonyl fluorides in good yield and can be, for example, both more electrically-efficient and more fluorine-efficient than the conventional preparative method involving the electrochemical fluorination of hydrocarbon alkanesulfonyl halides.

Abstract: A two step process, each of the steps being novel, for the production of trifluorovinyl ethers by reaction of a siloxane with selected acyl fluorides or carboxylic anhydrides, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a novel silyl ester intermediate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing perfluoroalkoxysulphonic compounds having formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f represents a perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroethereal group, X represents F, OH or OM, in which M is an alkaline cation, an alkaline-earth cation, or X represents NR.sub.1 R.sub.2, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently of each other, represent H or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and p is a number selected from 1 to 2, characterized in that the perfluoro vinyl sulphonyl fluoride of formula (II) CF.sub.2 =CF--SO.sub.2 F is reacted with a hypofluorite of formula (III):R.sub.f (OF).sub.r (III)wherein R.sub.f is the same as defined above, and r represents 1 or 2, optionally in an inert solvent, at a temperature approximately ranging from -140.degree. C. to +40.degree. C.

Abstract: Pentafluorosulfanyl fluoroaliphatic carbonyl and sulfonyl fluorides, derivatives of the acid fluorides and the preparation and use of the acid fluorides and derivatives. The fluoroaliphatic moiety of said acid fluorides comprise at least three fully-fluorinated carbon atoms. The derivatives of the acid fluorides are useful as surface-active agents and surface-treating agents.

Abstract: A perfluoroalkyl halogenide represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X stands for one element selected from the group consisting of iodine and bromine, R.sub.f for a perfluorohydrocarbon group, n for an integer in the range of 1 to 3, and m for an integer in the range of 1 to 3, provided that n and m satisfy the relationship, n.gtoreq.m, is produced by a method which consists essentially in subjecting a perfluorocarboxylic acid fluoride represented by the formula, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.f and n have the same meanings as defined above, to a thermal reaction with a lithium halogenide represented by XI, wherein X has the same meaning as defined above.

Abstract: Process for the synthesis of perfluoroalkenyl-sulfonyl fluorides of formula:R.sub.f --CF.dbd.CF--SO.sub.2 Fwherein:R.sub.f is F or a perfluoroalkyl of from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, consisting in bringing a perfluoroalkyl-(sulfonyl fluoride) monofluoroacetyl-fluride of formula R.sub.f --CF.sub.2 --CF(COF)SO.sub.2 F into contact with a reactant constituted by a carbonate of a metal belonging to Groups IA, IIA and IIB of the Periodical Table of the Elements at a temperature comprised within the range of from 150.degree. to 400.degree. C., and then recovering the desired product.The process is run in continuous.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing perfluoroalkenyl sulfonyl fluorides (I)R.sub.f --CF.dbd.CF--SO.sub.2 F (I)wherein R.sub.f is selected from the group consisting of F and a perfluoroalkyl of from 1 to 9 carbon atoms is disclosed, in which a perfluoroalkyl (sulfonyl fluoride) monofluoroacetyl fluoride of formulaR.sub.f --CF.sub.2 --CF(COF)SO.sub.2 F (II)is used as the starting product.The starting product is contacted with a reactant selected from the group consisting of the oxides of an element of the Groups IA, IIA, IIB, IIIA and IVA of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and of their mixtures, at a temperature comprised within the range of from 150.degree. to 450.degree. C., and the compound (I) is recovered from the reaction effluent.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing perfluoroalkenyl sulfonyl fluorides (I)R.sub.f --CF.dbd.CF--SO.sub.2 F (I)wherein: R.sub.f is selected from the group consisting of F and a perfluoroalkyl radical of from 1 to 9 carbon atoms is disclosed, in which as the starting compound a sultone (II) ##STR1## is used. The starting compound is placed into contact with a reactant selected from the group consisting of oxides and carbonates of an element of the Groups IA, IIA and IIB, and of the oxides of an element of the Groups IIIA and IVA of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and their mixtures, at a temperature comprised within the range of from 150.degree. to 450.degree. C., and the compound (I) is recovered from the reaction effluent. and the compound (I) is recovered from the reaction effluent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a perfluoroorganic compound, which comprises fluorinating a partially fluorinated or unfluorinated organic compound having carbon-to-fluorine bonds under mild conditions and then, contacting the resulting reaction mixture with a fluorine gas at a temperature of 110.degree. to 180.degree. C.

Abstract: Preparation of fluorooxy-fluorosulfonyl-fluorocompounds by means of the direct fluorination with elemental fluorine of various .beta.-sultones according to the following reaction scheme: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which can be either equal to, or different from, each other, represent a fluorine or chlorine atom, or an alkyl radical partially or totally halogenated with fluorine and/or chlorine.The reaction takes place in continuous in the presence of a fluorination catalyst, preferably constituted by an alkali-metal fluoride preferably supported on a metal material, at temperatures comprised within the range of from -30.degree. C. to +100.degree. C., and under the pressure comprised within the range of from 50 to 800 kPa; said catalyst is a fixed-bed catalyst, or is suspended in a reaction medium inert under the operating conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process whereby fluorine atom-containing sulfonyl fluoride compound(s) useful as e.g. materials for ion-exchange membranes, can be produced efficiently and at low cost without structural limitations while solving the difficulties in production. Namely, the present invention provides a process which comprises reacting XSO2RA-E1 (1) with RB-E2 (2) to form XSO2RA-E-RB (3), then reacting (3) with fluorine in a liquid phase to form FSO2RAF-EF-RBF (4), and further, decomposing the compound to obtain FSO2RAF-EF1 (5), wherein RA is a bivalent organic group, E1 is a monovalent reactive group, RB is a monovalent organic group, E2 is a monovalent reactive group which is reactive with E1, E is a bivalent connecting group formed by the reaction of E1 with E2, RAF is a bivalent organic group formed by the fluorination of RA, etc., RBF is the same group as RB, etc., EF is a bivalent connecting group formed by the fluorination of E, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process whereby fluorine atom-containing sulfonyl fluoride compound(s) useful as e.g. materials for ion-exchange membranes, can be produced efficiently and at low cost without structural limitations while solving the difficulties in production. Namely, the present invention provides a process which comprises reacting XSO2RA-E1 (1) with RB-E2 (2) to form XSO2RA-E-RB (3), then reacting (3) with fluorine in a liquid phase to form FSO2RAF-EF-RBF (4), and further, decomposing the compound to obtain FSO2RAF-EF1 (5), wherein RA is a bivalent organic group, E1 is a monovalent reactive group, RB is a monovalent organic group, E2 is a monovalent reactive group which is reactive with E1, E is a bivalent connecting group formed by the reaction of E1 with E2, RAF is a bivalent organic group formed by the fluorination of RA, etc., RBF is the same group as RB, etc., EF is a bivalent connecting group formed by the fluorination of E, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process whereby fluorine atom-containing sulfonyl fluoride compound(s) useful as e.g. materials for ion-exchange membranes, can be produced efficiently and at low cost without structural limitations while solving the difficulties in production. Namely, the present invention provides a process which comprises reacting XSO2RA-E1 (1) with RB-E2 (2) to form XSO2R4-E-RB (3), then reacting (3) with fluorine in a liquid phase to form FSO2RAF-EF-RBF (4), and further, decomposing the compound to obtain FSO2RAF-EFl (5), wherein RA is a bivalent organic group, E1 is a monovalent reactive group, RB is a monovalent organic group, E2 is a monovalent reactive group which is reactive with E1, E is a bivalent connecting group formed by the reaction of E1 with E2, RAF is a bivalent organic group formed by the fluorination of RA, etc., RBF is the same group as RB, etc., EF1 is a bivalent connecting group formed by the fluorination of E, etc.