| abstract |
The present invention provides an amine-containing hydrofluoroether compound represented by the general formula (I) (I) In this formula, Y is a single bond or CF 2 , (i) Rf 1 and Rf 2 are independently a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, optionally containing one or more catenary heteroatoms , Or (ii) Rf 1 and Rf 2 are linked together to form a ring structure having 4 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally including one or more catenary heteroatoms; Provided that when Rf 1 and Rf 2 are bonded together to form a ring structure containing a nitrogen heteroatom, such nitrogen heteroatom is trivalent and bonded to a perfluoroalkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms. |