Description

3,4,5,6-Tetrafluoro-3,5-cyclohexadiene-1,2-dione is a highly fluorinated cyclic diketone, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive quinone core surrounded by fluorine atoms, makes it a versatile precursor for creating complex fluorinated molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to incorporate fluorine for enhanced properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical synthon for the development of novel fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and CNS drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where fluorine atoms improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a key fluorinated precursor for synthesizing high-performance electronic materials used in displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, enhancing chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of specialty plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable fluorinating agent and building block in academic and industrial research for constructing complex, fluorinated heterocycles and aromatic systems.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Used in the formulation of advanced surface modifiers and repellents due to the low surface energy imparted by the fluorine groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,5,6-Tetrafluoro-3,5-cyclohexadiene-1,2-dione
CAS No.	1423-12-7
Molecular Formula	C6F4O2
Molecular Weight	180.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrafluorobenzoquinone; Tetrafluoro-1,2-benzoquinone; 3,4,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,2-benzoquinone; Perfluorocyclohexadienedione; 3,4,5,6-Tetrafluorocyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione; Tetrafluoro-p-benzoquinone; 1423-12-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4,5,6-Tetrafluoro-3,5-cyclohexadiene-1,2-dione is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.