Bromotrifluoroethylene

Bromotrifluoroethylene (BTFE) is a halogenated ethylene derivative with the chemical formula F2CCBrF.

It is a highly flammable colourless gas with a musty odour resembling phosgene.

[5] Bromotrifluoroethylene forms metal complexes with substituted phosphine compounds and platinum(II).

[2] BTFE telomers are oily liquids sold under the tradename BFC oil.

The telomers can be prepared with fluorotrichloromethane or tetrachloromethane as telogens.