Abstract: A method of separating 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113) and 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113a) includes providing an untreated composition including 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113) and 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113a). The untreated composition is treated with an adsorbent to form a treated composition in which the concentration of 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113a) is less than 93 percent of the concentration of the 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113a) in the untreated composition based on a treatment time of 24 hours.

Abstract: Various aspects of the subject disclosure relate to a compounder system having a cartridge that includes controllable fluid pathways. One or more rotary piston pump/valves may be used to move fluid and/or gasses through the various fluid pathways of the cartridge. For example, the cartridge may include a dedicated rotary piston pump/valve for each process that moves fluid and/or gas through the cartridge. When turning, the rotary piston pump/valve acts as a pump to move the fluid or gas, and when the rotary piston pump/valve stops turning, it effectively acts as a shutoff valve, preventing any fluid flow. Magnetic couplers for the cartridge may be provided on a pump head of the compounder system.

Abstract: A dehydrochlorination process is disclosed. The process involves contacting RfCHClCH2Cl with a chromium oxyfluoride catalyst in a reaction zone to produce a product mixture comprising RfCCl?CH2, wherein Rf is a perfluorinated alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved process to manufacture 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) by reacting 2-chloro-3,3,3,-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) with hydrogen fluoride, in the presence of a fluorination catalyst, where by using 2-chloro-3,3,3, -trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) of high purity, the need to add an oxidizing agent (typically chlorine) to keep the catalyst active can be avoided. The HCFC-244bb is then used as an intermediate in the production of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene-1 (HFO-1234yf).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,3-dichloropropane which comprises contacting chlorine with 3,3,3-trifluoropropene in the presence of a catalyst to form 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,3-dichloropropane, wherein the catalyst comprises at least one metal halide, where the metal is a metal from Group 13, 14 or 15 of the periodic table or a transition metal or combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a fluorine-containing alkane, which comprises reacting at least one fluorine-containing compound selected from the group consisting of chlorine-containing fluoroalkanes and fluorine-containing alkenes with hydrogen gas in the presence of catalysts, wherein two or more catalysts having different catalytic activities are used, and the fluorine-containing compound and hydrogen gas, which are starting materials, are sequentially brought into contact with the catalysts in the order of the catalyst having a lower catalytic activity followed by the catalyst having a higher catalytic activity. According to the present invention, in the method for producing a fluorine-containing alkane by using chlorine-containing fluoroalkane or fluorine-containing alkene as a starting material, and subjection it to a reduction reaction or a hydrogen addition reaction, the objective fluorine-containing alkane can be produced with high productivity.

Abstract: A method for producing 1234Z from 1234E while generation of 245fa as a byproduct is suppressed. The method for producing cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene includes putting trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene into contact with a catalyst. The trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene is put into contact with the catalyst at a reaction temperature of higher than or equal to 200° C. and lower than or equal to 550° C. for a contact time of longer than or equal to 0.01 seconds and shorter than or equal to 500 seconds.

Abstract: Fluorinated aromatic materials, their synthesis and their use in optoelectronics. In some cases, the fluorinated aromatic materials are perfluoroalkylated aromatic materials that may include perfluoropolyether substituents.

Abstract: Provided is a process for making 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane. The process has the step of hydrofluorinating 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of SbCl3, SbCl5, SbF5, TiCl4, SnCl4, Cr2O3, and fluorinated Cr2O3.

Abstract: Methods for fluorinating organic compounds are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for synthesizing F-18 labeled radioactive pharmaceutical. The apparatus for synthesizing F-18 labeled radioactive pharmaceutical includes an F-18 radioactive isotope supplier, a reagent supplier, a polymer precursor cartridge, a first heating unit, a polymer compound cartridge, a synthesizing container, a second heating unit, a water liquid container, a transmitting gas supplier, a cleansing liquid supplier, a connection tube, a plurality of control valves, and a controller.

Abstract: To provide a method for stably storing tetrafluoropropene filled in a container for e.g. storage or transportation, without occurrence of reaction such as polymerization. A method for storing tetrafluoropropene in a gaseous-liquid state composed of a gas phase and a liquid phase in a closed container, wherein the oxygen concentration (content) in the above gas phase is adjusted to at least 3 vol ppm and less than 3,000 vol ppm at a temperature of 25° C.

Abstract: A trifluoroethylene composition which is safe to handle and which can be safely stored and transported at pressures of up to 5.00 MPa. The composition comprises trifluoroethylene and HCl in a molar ratio trifluoroethylene:HCl from 10:90 to 63:37. When the composition is a compressed gas it has a pressure of from 0.50 to 5.00 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an anisotropic fluoropolymer having a different intrinsic thermal conductivity in at least two directions as a heat conducting material in a thermally conductive article, to a thermally conductive article comprising said anisotropic fluoropolymer and to a process for the production of said anisotropic fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Use of an atmospheric plasma for the surface treatment of inorganic particles selected from the group consisting of particles of metal oxides, particles of metal carbonates, particles of metal sulfates, particles of metal phosphates, acicular particles, platy particles and fibrous particles,with a fluorine-containing precursor.

Abstract: Methods of halogenating a carbon containing compound having an sp3 C—H bond are provided. Methods of fluorinating a carbon containing compound comprising halogenation with Cl or Br followed by nucleophilic substitution with F are provided. Methods of direct oxidative C—H fluorination of a carbon containing compound having an sp3 C—H bond are provided. The halogenated products of the methods are provided.

Abstract: The present patent application introduces methods for generating mixture compound libraries from a drug lead. The mixture compound libraries are then screened for the discovery of modified drug lead compounds which possess desired improved drug properties. The process utilizes a non-selective reaction to modify the drug lead compound structure. Compared to existing methods of modifying a drug lead compound, this new method can modify more structural positions of a drug lead compound. As a consequence, there will be greater probability of finding a product with improved drug properties.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a polymer is obtained by polycondensation of a fluorinated dicarboxylic acid derivative of the general formula (M-1) or an acid anhydride of the fluorinated dicarboxylic acid with a polyfunctional compound having two to four reactive groups corresponding in reactivity to carbonyl moieties of the fluorinated dicarboxylic acid derivative or acid anhydride. [Chem. 134] AOCF2C-Q-CF2COA???(M-1) In the above formula, Q represents a divalent organic group having a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring; and A and A? each independently represent an organic group. This polymer exhibits a sufficiently low dielectric constant for use as a semiconductor protection film and has the capability of forming a film at a relatively low temperature of 250° C. or lower.

Abstract: Methods of halogenating a carbon containing compound having an sp3 C—H bond are provided. Methods of fluorinating a carbon containing compound comprising halogenation with Cl or Br followed by nucleophilic substitution with F are provided. Methods of direct oxidative C—H fluorination of a carbon containing compound having an sp3 C—H bond are provided. The halogenated products of the methods are provided.

Abstract: Provided are liquid crystal compounds and mixtures incorporating the same. The liquid crystal compounds of the invention generally comprise a cyclopentane group and at least two other rings. In one embodiment, the liquid crystal compounds of the invention comprise a cyclopentane group and at least two other rings, one of which is a fused ring system.

Abstract: Provided are compounds useful for use in liquid crystal mixtures to improve the properties of the mixture. In embodiments, the compound has two cyclohexyl ring and a tail containing one more fluorine atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorocarbon vectors for the delivery of antigens to immunoresponsive target cells. It further relates to fluorocarbon vector-antigen constructs and the use of such vectors associated with antigens as vaccines and immunotherapeutics in animals.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the production of fluorinated olefins, preferably adapted to commercialization of CF3CF?CH2 (1234yf). Three steps may be used in preferred embodiments in which a feedstock such as CCl2?CClCH2Cl is fluorinated to synthesize a compound such as CF3CCl?CH2. The CF3CCl?CH2 is preferably converted to CF3CFClCH3 (244-isomer) using a SbCl5 as the catalyst which is then transformed selectively to 1234yf. For the first step, a mixture of Cr2O3 and FeCl3/C is preferably used as the catalyst to achieve high selectivity to CF3CCl?CH2 (96%). In the second step, SbCl5/C is preferably used as the selective catalyst for transforming 1233xf to 244-isomer, CF3CFClCH3. The intermediates are preferably isolated and purified by distillation and used in the next step without further purification, preferably to a purity level of greater than about 95%.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a difluorocyclopropane compound under milder reaction conditions and with high selectivity and high yield. The method for producing a difluorocyclopropane compound of the present invention is characterized by using sodium bromodifluoroacetate as a difluorocyclopropanation agent. With the disclosed method, a difluorocyclopropane compound can be produced under milder reaction conditions and with a higher conversion rate and a higher yield compared to conventional art. Further, by-products can be reduced significantly, thus allowing waste to be greatly reduced. Accordingly, the production method of the present invention is easy to implement industrially (can be employed on an industrial scale) and is thus extremely practical and useful.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of the general formula CAT+ Y? (I), where Y? is an anion selected from the group of the cyanoborates, fluoroalkylphosphates, fluoroalkylborates or imidates and CAT+ is a cation selected from the group of the azine, xanthene, polymethine, styryl, azo, tetrazolium, pyrylium, benzopyrylium, thiopyrylium, benzothiopyrylium, thiazine, oxazine, triarylmethane, diarylmethane, methine, acridine, quinoline, isoquinoline or quaternary azafluorenone dyes, for coloring plastics and plastic fibers, for the preparation of flexographic printing inks, as ball-point pen pastes, as stamp ink, for coloring leather and paper, for use in data acquisition systems, reprography, in ink microfilters, in photogalvanics, laser technology and the photo industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorocarbon vectors for the delivery of influenza antigens to immunoresponsive target cells. It further relates to fluorocarbon vector-influenza antigen constructs and the use of such vectors associated with antigens as vaccines and immunotherapeutics in animals, including humans.

Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics.

Abstract: In this invention we are disclosing a process for the synthesis of hydrocchlorofluoro olefins (HCFO) and/or hydrofluoroolefins (HFO). The process is based on the gas phase, noncatalytic fluorination of hydrochlorofluoropropenes to form hydrofluoropropenes.

Abstract: The invention relates to new processes for preparation of 18F-fluoroalkyl halides suitable for use in labelling of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiotracers. The process of preparation comprises the step of reacting a 18F-fluoroacylhalide with Wilkinson's catalyst.

Abstract: A support of metal oxyfluoride or metal halide for a metal-based hydrogenation catalyst useful in hydrogenating fluoroolefins is provided.

Abstract: In this invention we are disclosing a process for the synthesis of hydrocchlorofluoro olefins (HCFO) and/or hydrofluoroolefins (HFO). The process is based on the steps of fluorination of hydrochloropropenes or hydrochloropropanes to form hydrochlorofluoropropenes and/or hydrofluoropropenes, followed by gas phase, catalytic fluorination of the hydrochlorofluoropropenes to form hydrofluoropropenes.

Abstract: Fire extinguishing compositions and methods of extinguishing a fire comprising compounds of formula (I) where Rf is a fluorocarbon group. The compounds and compositions described herein are useful as intermediates in the preparation of or as additives to AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) formulations used for the extinguishment of fuel and solvent fires.

Abstract: A method of providing a blend of tetra- and/or pentafluoroalkanes comprising hydrogenating a pentafluoropropene.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid crystal compound having a high stability to heat, light or the like, a nematic phase in a wide temperature range, a small viscosity, a suitable optical anisotropy (especially, a relatively small optical anisotropy), a large elastic constant K33 and a suitable dielectric anisotropy (especially, a relatively large dielectric anisotropy), which is represented by formula (1-1). For example, R1 and R2 are alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, alkenyl having 2 to 10 carbons or alkoxy having 1 to 9 carbons; the ring A1 and the ring A2 is 1,4-phenylene, 2-fluoro-1,4-phenylene, 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene or 3,5-difluoro-1,4-phenylene; and m and n are 0, 1, 2 or 3, and the sum of m and n is 3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making the compound 1,1,2-trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-propane (233da) by the catalytic fluorination of 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexachloropropane. 233da is a starting material used in the production cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (cis-1233zd).

Abstract: Hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336) is a low global warming potential blowing agent, refrigerant and solvent. This invention provides a method for making the compound, including the cis-isomer, from the readily available raw materials, carbon tetrachloride and 3,3,3-trifluoropropene. The trans-isomer formed in the process can be isomerized into cis-isomer by the use of an isomerization catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and reagents for oligonucleotide synthesis and purification. One aspect of the present invention relates to compounds useful for activating phosphoramidites in oligonucleotide synthesis. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of preparing oligonucleotides via the phosphoramidite method using an activator of the invention. Another aspect of the present invention relates to sulfur-transfer agents. In a preferred embodiment, the sulfur-transfer agent is a 3-amino-1,2,4-dithiazolidine-5-one. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of preparing a phosphorothioate by treating a phosphite with a sulfur-transfer reagent of the invention. In a preferred embodiment, the sulfur-transfer agent is a 3-amino-1,2,4-dithiazolidine-5-one. Another aspect of the present invention relates to compounds that scavenge acrylonitrile produced during the deprotection of phosphate groups bearing ethylnitrile protecting groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system.

Abstract: Hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336) is a low global warming potential blowing agent, refrigerant and solvent. This invention provides methods for making the compound, including the cis-isomer, from the readily available raw materials, carbon tetrachloride and ethylene. The trans-isomer formed in the process can be isomerized into cis-isomer by the use of an isomerization catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making one isomer of CF3CH?CHCl. More particularly, the invention comprises the production of CF3C?CCl and its selective reduction to cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (CF3CH?CHCl).

Abstract: An alkali metal fluoride dispersion of an alkali metal fluoride and an aprotic organic solvent is obtainable by (A) separating a liquid phase from an alkali metal fluoride dispersion comprising an alcohol solvent and an alkali metal fluoride, and mixing the separated liquid phase with an aprotic organic solvent having a boiling point of 85° C. or higher at normal pressure; (B) obtaining a mixture containing the alkali metal fluoride by (b1) concentrating the mixture containing the alkali metal fluoride to obtain a concentrated fraction and a concentrated residue; (b2) mixing a residue of the alkali metal fluoride dispersion with the concentrated fraction obtained in (b1); and (b3) separating a liquid phase from the mixture containing an alkali metal fluoride obtained in (b2) and mixing the separated liquid phase with the concentrated residue; and (C) removing the alcohol solvent from the mixture containing the alkali metal fluoride.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing fluorinated organic compounds, including hydrofluoropropenes, which preferably comprises converting at least one compound of formula (I): CF3CFnCHmXa-m??(I) to at least one compound of formula (II) CF3CZCHZ??(II). where each X is independently Cl, F, I or Br; each Z is independently H or F; n is 1 or 2; m is 1, 2 or 3, provided that when n is 1, m is 1 or 2; a is 2 or 3, and a-m?0. Certain embodiments include the step of reacting fluorinated C2 olefin, such as tetrafluoroethylene, with a Cl addition agent under conditions effective to produce a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Provided are films made from copolyesters having improved oil repellency as compared to conventional copolyesters. The copolyesters are derived from certain perfluorinated monomers.

Abstract: Disclosed are fluorovinyl ether functionalized aromatic diesters and derivatives thereof. The compounds disclosed have utility as functionalized monomers and comonomers in polyesters, polyamides, and the like. It has been found that incorporation of the monomers into polymers provides improved soil resistance to shaped articles produced from the polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides a technique enabling the separation and recovery of an unreacted fluoromonomer from an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion obtained by emulsion polymerization, without using any extraction solvent, and enabling the prevention of a hydrolysis of —SO2F and a like sulfonic acid precursor functional group convertible to sulfonic acid group. Thus, the invention provides a recovering method fluoromonomer having a sulfonic acid precursor functional group convertible to a sulfonic acid group and remaining unreacted from an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion obtained by emulsion polymerization of the fluoromonomer, wherein the unreacted fluoromonomer is recovered from the aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion by evaporation, wherein the aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion has an acidic pH.

Abstract: Production processes and systems are provided that include reacting halogenated compounds, dehalogenating compounds, reacting alcohol's, reacting olefins and a saturated compounds, reacting reactants having at least two —CF3 groups with reactants having cyclic groups, RF-compositions such as RF-intermediates, RF-surfactants, RF-monomers, RF-monomer units, RF-metal complexes, RF-phosphate esters, RF-glycols, RF-urethanes, and or RF-foam stabilizers. The RF portion can include at least two groups —CF3 groups, at least three —CF3 groups, and/or at least two —CF3 groups and at least two —CH2 groups. Detergents, emulsifiers, paints, adhesives, inks, wetting agents, foamers, and defoamers including the Rf-surfactant composition are provided. Acrylics, resins, and polymers are provided that include a RF-monomer unit. Compositions are provided that include a substrate having a RF-composition thereover.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for the manufacture of hydrofluoroalkanols of the structure RfCFClCHROH. Also described herein are methods of manufacturing hydrofluoroalkenes of the structure RfCF?CHR from halofluorocarbons of the structure RfCFX2. In particular, 2,3,3,3,-tetrafluoro-1-propene may be manufactured with this process. Also described are compounds of the formula RfCFClCHROC(?O)R?.

Abstract: Oligomers of perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether) with vinylidene fluoride or tetrafluoroethylene are disclosed that contain 40-90 mole percent copolymerized units of vinylidene fluoride or tetrafluoroethylene and 10-60 mole percent copolymerized units of perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether), said oligomers having two functional endgroups and having a number average molecular weight between 1000 and 25,000.

Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are disclosed. The azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions are mixtures of E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene with methyl formate, n-pentane, 2-methylbutane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, n-butane or isobutane. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as blowing agents. Also disclosed is a process of producing refrigeration by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of producing an aerosol product by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions.

Abstract: A method for the elimination of carbon dioxide from waste gases includes the following steps. First, waste gases, which include carbon dioxide, are provided from a source for waste gases. Next, the waste gases are contacted with an absorbent composition that includes perfluorodecalin solution. The waste gases, especially the carbon dioxide, are then absorbed by the absorbent composition. The absorbent composition thereby absorbs the waste gases to eliminate the carbon dioxide.