Description

Xenon Difluoride is a powerful and versatile fluorinating agent, representing a critical reagent in advanced inorganic and organofluorine chemistry. Its unique reactivity profile makes it indispensable for introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecular frameworks under controlled conditions. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development laboratories, semiconductor manufacturing for etching processes, and specialized chemical synthesis in the pharmaceutical and materials science sectors.

Application

• Primary Fluorinating Agent in organic and inorganic synthesis for the selective introduction of fluorine.
• Etchant and Cleaning Agent in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication for silicon-based materials.
• Research & Development for studying noble gas chemistry and developing new fluorination methodologies.
• Oxidizer and Catalyst in specific high-energy chemical reactions and material processing.
• Precursor Material for the synthesis of other xenon compounds and specialized fluorides.
• Laser and Optical Industry applications, potentially in the generation of specific excimer lasers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xenon Difluoride
CAS No.	13709-36-9
Molecular Formula	XeF2
Molecular Weight	169.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Xenon(II) Fluoride; Xenon Fluoride (XeF2); Difluoroxenon; Xenon Fluoride; XeF2; Xenon difluoride, 99%; Xenon fluoride (XeF2)
EINECS	237-251-2

Quality Control

Our Xenon Difluoride is manufactured and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality system supports traceability for all materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids/organic solvents and easily oxidized substances. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer and fluoride source, it must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a dedicated, secure cabinet. Handle and store only in compatible, passivated containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (XeF2)	≥ 99.0 %
Xenon Gas (Xe)	≤ 0.5 %
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)	≤ 0.1 %
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.05 %

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