Description

Hexafluorocyclotriphosphazene is a highly reactive and versatile inorganic heterocyclic compound, serving as a critical precursor for advanced materials. Its value lies in its unique cyclic trimeric structure containing alternating phosphorus and nitrogen atoms, which can be readily functionalized. This makes it an essential building block for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, specialty polymer, and lithium-ion battery industries seeking to develop next-generation materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes: As a key precursor for synthesizing novel lithium salts (e.g., lithium hexafluorophosphate derivatives) and functional electrolyte additives that enhance thermal stability and cycle life.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a core monomer for producing high-performance polyphosphazenes, which are valued for their flame retardancy, elastomeric properties, and biomedical compatibility.
• Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the deposition of thin films and as a precursor for low-k dielectric materials in microelectronics fabrication.
• Chemical Intermediate: A versatile starting material for the synthesis of a wide range of organophosphazenes and other specialty chemicals through nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Flame Retardant Additives: The basis for developing efficient, halogen-free flame retardants for engineering plastics and textiles.
• Catalyst & Ligand Systems: Employed in the design of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes for catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Hexafluorocyclotriphosphazene
CAS No.	15599-91-4
Molecular Formula	N3P3F6
Molecular Weight	247.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Phosphonitrilic fluoride trimer; Hexafluorophosphazene; Perfluorocyclotriphosphazene; Trimeric phosphonitrile fluoride; Cyclotriphosphazene, hexafluoro-; PN-F Trimer; 2,2,4,4,6,6-Hexafluoro-2,2,4,4,6,6-hexahydro-1,3,5,2,4,6-triazatriphosphorine
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Quality Control

Our Hexafluorocyclotriphosphazene is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC), NMR spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer titration. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, bases, and moisture. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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