Fluoro-Catalysts

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Fluorinated catalysts have gained significant attention, and numerous fluorine-containing catalytic materials have been developed for pharmaceutical synthesis, fine chemical research, and material innovation. Alfa Chemistry offers a diverse range of research-grade fluorinated catalysts to assist our customers in their journey of discovering new catalytic pathways and enhancing reaction efficiency.

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What Are Fluoro-Catalysts?

Fluorinated catalysts are a unique class of catalytic materials in which fluorine is incorporated into the catalyst framework to enhance acidity, modify surface structure, and modulate electronic states. Since the 1970s, it has been observed that doping oxide catalysts such as alumina, silica-alumina, or zeolite frameworks with fluorine can significantly improve the activity of acid-catalyzed reactions, such as cracking, isomerization, alkylation, polymerization, disproportionation, and more. The fluorine component promotes structural transformations, increases the exposure of active sites, and enhances the stability of the active phase, making fluorine catalysts indispensable tools for industrial catalysis and advanced research.

Why Choose Fluoro-Catalysts?

Enhanced Acidity & Reactivity

Fluorination boosts Bronsted and Lewis acidity, driving higher conversion efficiency.

Structural & Surface Modulation

Fluorine incorporation stabilizes framework structures while exposing active sites.

Electronic Tuning

Alters electron distribution to optimize reaction selectivity.

Proven Versatility

Effective in both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems.

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Alfa Chemistry offers a broad selection of fluorinated catalysts and fluorinated transition metal complexes available for immediate purchase. Explore our most popular fluorinated catalysts, widely used in hydrocarbon processing, fine chemical synthesis, photoredox catalysis, and advanced materials research. Our products undergo rigorous quality control to ensure reproducibility and consistency in scientific applications.

Bis[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)pyridine][4,4'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridine] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

OFC1072067447

(Ir[dF(CF3)ppy]2(bpy))PF6

OFC1092775615

(2,2'-Bipyridine)bis[3,5-difluoro-2-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl-κN][phenyl-κC]iridium(III) Hexafluorophosphate

OFC1092775626

Bis[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-methylpyridine] [5,5'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

OFC119146716

2,3,7,8-Tetrafluorothianthrene

OFC1225203473

fac-Ir((3-tBu-phenyl)-4-tBu-py))3

OFC1311386932

Iridium-(2,2'-bipyridine-κN1,κN1')bis[3,5-difluoro-2-(5-methyl-2-pyridinyl-κN)phenyl-κC]-(OC-6-33)-hexafluorophosphate

OFC1335047294

Di-μ-chlorotetrakis[3,5-difluoro-2-(5-methyl-2-pyridinyl-κN)phenyl-κC]diiridium

OFC1335047330

Triphenylmethylium tetrakis(perfluorophenyl)borate

OFC136040192

1,2-Bis[(2R,5R)-2,5-diethylphospholano]benzene(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) trifluoromethanesulfonate

OFC136705776

Tris [2-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-pyridyl]-3,5-difluorophenyl] Iridium

OFC1380203575

Bis[2-(4-fluorophenyl)pyridine][1,10-phenanthroline] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

OFC1426547989

Bis[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)pyridine][1,10-phenanthroline] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

OFC1426548039

Tris[(4,4'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine] Ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate

OFC142947102

Copper(ii)trifluoroacetylacetonate

OFC14324824-1

(2,5-Dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)(2,2'',4,4'',6,6''-hexamethyl[1,1':3',1''-terphenyl]-2'-olato)(2-methyl-2-phenylpropylidene)[2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzenaminato(2-)-κN] ,(T-4) molybdenum(VI)

OFC1433803792

Aluminum fluoride trihydrate

OFC15098870

Iron(III) fluoride trihydrate

OFC15469382

Bis[2-(4-fluorophenyl)pyridine][2-2'-bipyridine] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

OFC1580547450

Bis[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5-trifluoromethylpyridine][ 1,10- phenanthroline] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

OFC1639408642

Bis[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)pyridine][4,4'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridine] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC1072067447

CAS Number: 1072067-44-7

Molecular Formula: C40H36F10IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 985.92

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(Ir[dF(CF3)ppy]2(bpy))PF6

Catalog: OFC1092775615

CAS Number: 1092775-61-5

Molecular Formula: C34H36F16IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 1027.84

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(2,2'-Bipyridine)bis[3,5-difluoro-2-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl-κN][phenyl-κC]iridium(III) Hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC1092775626

CAS Number: 1092775-62-6

Molecular Formula: C34H18F16IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 1009.71

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Bis[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-methylpyridine] [5,5'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC119146716

CAS Number: 119146-71-6

Molecular Formula: C36H24F14IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 1001.77

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2,3,7,8-Tetrafluorothianthrene

Catalog: OFC1225203473

CAS Number: 1225203-47-3

Molecular Formula: C12H4F4S2

Molecular Weight: 288.28

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fac-Ir((3-tBu-phenyl)-4-tBu-py))3

Catalog: OFC1311386932

CAS Number: 1311386-93-2

Molecular Formula: C45H45F3IrN3

Molecular Weight: 877.09

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Iridium-(2,2'-bipyridine-κN1,κN1')bis[3,5-difluoro-2-(5-methyl-2-pyridinyl-κN)phenyl-κC]-(OC-6-33)-hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC1335047294

CAS Number: 1335047-29-4

Molecular Formula: C34H24F10IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 901.76

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Di-μ-chlorotetrakis[3,5-difluoro-2-(5-methyl-2-pyridinyl-κN)phenyl-κC]diiridium

Catalog: OFC1335047330

CAS Number: 1335047-33-0

Molecular Formula: C48H32Cl2F8Ir2N4

Molecular Weight: 1272.11

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Triphenylmethylium tetrakis(perfluorophenyl)borate

Catalog: OFC136040192

CAS Number: 136040-19-2

Molecular Formula: C43H15BF20

Molecular Weight: 922.36

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1,2-Bis[(2R,5R)-2,5-diethylphospholano]benzene(1,5-cyclooctadiene)rhodium(I) trifluoromethanesulfonate

Catalog: OFC136705776

CAS Number: 136705-77-6

Molecular Formula: C31H48F3O3P2RhS

Molecular Weight: 722.63

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Tris [2-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-pyridyl]-3,5-difluorophenyl] Iridium

Catalog: OFC1380203575

CAS Number: 1380203-57-5

Molecular Formula: C45H42F6IrN3

Molecular Weight: 931.04

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Bis[2-(4-fluorophenyl)pyridine][1,10-phenanthroline] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC1426547989

CAS Number: 1426547-98-9

Molecular Formula: C34H22F8IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 861.74

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Bis[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)pyridine][1,10-phenanthroline] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC1426548039

CAS Number: 1426548-03-9

Molecular Formula: C34H20F10IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 897.72

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Tris[(4,4'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine] Ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC142947102

CAS Number: 142947-10-2

Molecular Formula: C36H18F30N6P2Ru

Molecular Weight: 1267.54

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Copper(ii)trifluoroacetylacetonate

Catalog: OFC14324824-1

CAS Number: 14324-82-4

Molecular Formula: C10H8CuF6O4

Molecular Weight: 369.7

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(2,5-Dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)(2,2'',4,4'',6,6''-hexamethyl[1,1':3',1''-terphenyl]-2'-olato)(2-methyl-2-phenylpropylidene)[2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzenaminato(2-)-κN] ,(T-4) molybdenum(VI)

Catalog: OFC1433803792

CAS Number: 1433803-79-2

Molecular Formula: C58H58MoN2O

Molecular Weight: 895.05

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Aluminum fluoride trihydrate

Catalog: OFC15098870

CAS Number: 15098-87-0

Molecular Formula: AlF3·3H2O

Molecular Weight: 138.02 (83.98anhy)

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Iron(III) fluoride trihydrate

Catalog: OFC15469382

CAS Number: 15469-38-2

Molecular Formula: FeF3·3H2O

Molecular Weight: 166.89 (112.84anhy)

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Bis[2-(4-fluorophenyl)pyridine][2-2'-bipyridine] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC1580547450

CAS Number: 1580547-45-0

Molecular Formula: C32H22F8IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 837.72

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Bis[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5-trifluoromethylpyridine][ 1,10- phenanthroline] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC1639408642

CAS Number: 1639408-64-2

Molecular Formula: C36H18F16IrN4P

Molecular Weight: 1033.72

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Research Applications of Fluoro-Catalysts

The following research domains highlight the broad scientific and industrial impact of fluoro-catalysts. Their ability to enhance selectivity, stability, and reactivity underscores their value as indispensable tools for researchers and industries seeking efficient, scalable, and innovative solutions.

Organic Synthesis

Pharmaceutical Development

Photocatalysis & Electrocatalysis

Material Science

Organic Synthesis

Fluoro-catalysts have gained prominence in organic synthesis due to the potential impact of fluorine substitution on the stability, lipophilicity, and electronics of organic molecules. Ir, Cu, and Mo fluorinated complexes have been reported in the literature as catalysts for selective fluorination reactions, hydrogenation with enhanced selectivity, and C–C and C–N bond formation. These transformations are fundamental in the construction of complex organic frameworks, and the ability of fluoro-catalysts to fine-tune reactivity profiles allows the development of novel synthetic methodologies.

Pharmaceutical Development

The introduction of fluorine atoms is a common strategy in drug discovery to improve the metabolic stability, membrane permeability, and bioavailability of APIs. Fluoro-catalysts are widely used in the synthesis of fluorinated APIs, as their selectivity and reactivity enable the design of molecules with enhanced pharmacokinetic properties and target selectivity. Complexes of fluorinated Ir, Ru, and Zn have been applied in the synthesis of fluorinated heterocycles, while simpler salts such as AlF3 or FeF3 are often used as acid catalysts in large-scale API synthetic routes. These applications of fluoro-catalysts are of great interest for pharmaceutical companies and research institutions focused on next-generation fluorinated drugs.

Photocatalysis & Electrocatalysis

Fluorinated transition metal complexes, especially Ir(III) and Ru(II) hexafluorophosphate salts, are commonly used in photocatalysis due to their strong visible light absorption and long-lived excited states, enabling various light-driven redox transformations such as radical generation, cross-coupling, or oxidative quenching pathways. In electrocatalysis, fluorinated complexes are often more stable than their non-fluorinated analogues under electrochemical conditions, and thus can be used as mediators in redox processes or as active materials in energy-related research. The robustness of these systems makes them suitable for the development of sustainable synthetic technologies or energy-conversion systems.

Material Science

Fluoro-catalysts are not limited to traditional catalysis, and they have interesting applications in advanced materials research as well. Fluorinated Ir complexes are common emitters in OLEDs due to their high luminescence efficiency and color tunability. Ruthenium complexes are used as photoredox catalysts in dye-sensitized solar cells, while fluorinated complexes of metals are also widely used in the design of conductive polymers, sensors, or nanostructured materials. The dual functionality of these complexes as both catalysts and functional building blocks makes them attractive for material science innovation.

Why Choose Alfa Chemistry?

• Comprehensive product range: From iridium and ruthenium complexes to fluorinated metal salts.
• Research-grade quality: Strict analytical verification to ensure reproducibility.
• Specialized use: Products are supplied for research purposes only, not for human or veterinary use.
• Global accessibility: Convenient ordering platform allowing researchers worldwide to buy fluoro-catalysts online with confidence.

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Why choose our custom services?

• Flexibility: We accept custom inquiries for catalysts not yet on our shelf.
• Technical depth: Rich knowledge in fluorinated MOFs, metal complex design, and surface-engineered catalysts
• Research-use compliance: All products are strictly for laboratory research.

Ready to accelerate your catalysis research? Contact our technical team for a personalized quote—we’re committed to delivering reliable, high-performance custom fluoro-catalysts tailored for your innovation.

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Customer Case Studies

Case 1: OLED Materials Research (Off-the-Shelf Purchase)

Customer Background: The Materials Chemistry Laboratory at a university is researching high-efficiency phosphorescent emitters for use in novel OLED devices.

Product Purchased: Bis[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)pyridine][1,10-phenanthroline] iridium(III) hexafluorophosphate (Off-the-shelf).

Application Scenario: Used to prepare luminescent layer materials and test their emission efficiency in electroluminescence.

Customer Feedback: "The high purity of the product and its stable performance from batch to batch have significantly improved the brightness and lifetime of our OLED devices."

Case 2: Photocatalytic Reaction Study (Custom Synthesis)

Customer Background: A European pharmaceutical company needed Ir(III) hexafluorophosphate complexes with special substituents as visible light-driven photocatalysts.

Product Purchased: Custom synthesized Iridium(III) bis[3,5-difluoro-2-(5-methyl-2-pyridinyl)phenyl] complex. Application Scenario: Involved in visible-light-induced C-N coupling reactions of drug intermediates.

Customer Feedback: "Alfa Chemistry's customized service is very responsive, and the product delivered meets the design requirements, which greatly shortens the project development cycle."

Case 3: Metal Fluoride Acid Catalytic (off-the-shelf purchase)

Background: A research institute in Asia was developing a novel C-C bond building reaction and needed a solid catalyst with high acidity and stability.

Products purchased: Aluminum fluoride trihydrate and Iron(III) fluoride trihydrate (bulk stock).

Application Scenario: Used in multiphase acid-catalyzed reactions to improve selectivity in alkylation processes.

Customer Feedback: "The metal fluoride catalyst has excellent acidic performance and stable results, and can be a direct replacement for traditional silica-alumina acid catalysts."

Case 4: Electrochemical and Energy Materials (Custom + In-Stock Portfolio)

Customer Background: A new energy research lab in the US focusing on the development of high performance electrochemical energy storage systems.

Products purchased: In-stock Tris(4,4'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine) ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate and customized ligand-modified derivatives.

Application scenario: As electron transfer mediators in electrochemical electrode materials to improve charge transfer efficiency.

Customer Feedback: "The combination of purchasing is very flexible, the stock ensures the progress of the research, and the customized product meets the needs of our specific electrode system."

Case 5: Synthesis of Pharmaceutical Intermediates (Off-the-Shelf Purchase)

Customer Background: A biopharmaceutical R&D company exploring synthetic routes to fluorinated drug molecules.

Product purchased: Copper(II) trifluoroacetylacetonate (off-the-shelf).

Application Scenario: As a Lewis acid catalyst to facilitate the synthesis of key drug intermediates and improve yields.

Customer Feedback: "The catalyst quality is stable and the experimental reproducibility is high, providing reliable support for the development of our subsequent drug pipeline."

Featured Categories

Customers exploring fluorinated catalysts may also find value in our following products:

Fluorinated Building Blocks

Essential intermediates for the synthesis of complex fluorine compounds.

Fluorinated APIs

Excellent bioavailability, metabolic stability and pharmacodynamic properties

Fluorinated Inorganics

Unique chemical stability, high thermal stability, and excellent electrochemical properties.

Fluorination Reagents

Key reagents enabling the selective introduction of fluorine atoms or fluorinated groups into target molecules, widely applied in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material synthesis.

Fluorinated Pesticide Intermediates

Important raw materials for the synthesis of highly efficient, low-toxic, and environmentally friendly pesticide products.

Fluorinated graphene

Unique electronic structure, superhydrophobicity, high chemical stability and excellent dielectric properties.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are your fluorinated catalysts in stock?

Yes, many products in our catalog, such as copper(II) trifluoroacetylacetonate and aluminum fluoride trihydrate, are in stock and available for immediate shipment. Research-grade complex iridium and ruthenium salts are also available.

Do you offer custom synthesis services for specialized fluorinated catalysts?

Of course. Alfa Chemistry offers custom synthesis services for fluorinated catalysts with specific ligand designs, purity levels, or functional groups. This service is widely used by pharmaceutical and materials science researchers who require unique compounds.

What is the purity of Alfa Chemistry's fluorinated catalysts?

Most products are ≥98% pure and come with a COA and analytical data (NMR, HPLC, MS). For photoredox and pharmaceutical applications, we offer higher purity batches upon request.

What quantity can I purchase? Small or large quantities?

We offer flexible order quantities, ranging from milligram samples for academic research to multi-gram batches for industrial R&D. For large-volume needs, we can arrange custom production.

Are your fluorine catalysts intended for clinical or therapeutic use?

No. All products are for research use only. They are not intended for human or veterinary use.

How can I purchase fluorine catalysts online from Alfa Chemistry?

Simply browse our online catalog, select the product you require, and request a quote. You can order directly through our website, and our logistics team ensures secure global delivery.

Do you provide technical support for selecting the right catalyst?

Yes. Our technical team has expertise in fluorine chemistry and catalysis and can guide you in selecting the best fluorine catalyst for your project, whether it's for organic synthesis, energy research, or materials development.

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