Description

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroisopropyl Benzoate is a high-purity fluorinated organic ester, valued for its unique combination of a benzoate moiety and a highly fluorinated isopropyl group. This structure imparts significant chemical and thermal stability, making it a valuable intermediate and functional component in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for applications requiring fluorinated building blocks with specific reactivity and physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key fluorinated synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the introduction of fluorine atoms can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorinated group can improve efficacy and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or additive in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to desired electronic and optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, enhancing material properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Utilized in formulations for creating low-surface-energy, oil- and water-repellent coatings for textiles, electronics, and optical devices.
• Specialty Solvent & Reaction Medium: Functions as a specialty fluorinated solvent for demanding chemical reactions, including those involving strong acids or oxidants, due to its inherent stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroisopropyl Benzoate
CAS No.	10315-85-2
Molecular Formula	C10H6F6O2
Molecular Weight	272.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propyl Ester; Hexafluoroisopropyl Benzoate; HFIP Benzoate; 2-(Benzoyloxy)-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropan-2-yl Benzoate; Perfluoroisopropyl Benzoate; Benzoyloxyhexafluoroisopropane
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroisopropyl Benzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.390 - 1.410
Density (20°C)	1.45 - 1.55 g/mL

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