Description

Bis(Perfluoro-tert-Butyl) Trisulfide is a specialized fluorinated organic trisulfide compound. This high-performance chemical is valued for its unique combination of extreme hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and chemical inertness derived from its perfluorinated tert-butyl groups. It is primarily sought by advanced material scientists and process engineers in the semiconductor, electronics, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring superior surface modification and resistance properties.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: Used to create ultra-low surface energy, hydrophobic, and oleophobic coatings on various substrates including glass, metals, and ceramics.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Acts as a critical precursor or additive in the formulation of specialty fluorinated polymers and resins for microelectronics encapsulation and dielectric layers.
• Lubricant & Additive: Serves as a high-performance additive in specialty lubricants and greases for extreme environments due to its thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of complex molecules where the introduction of a perfluorinated sulfur-containing moiety is required for specific biological activity or stability.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in R&D for developing novel fluorinated materials, including liquid crystals, membranes, and self-assembled monolayers (SAMs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Perfluoro-tert-Butyl) Trisulfide
CAS No.	16005-64-4
Molecular Formula	C8F18S3
Molecular Weight	554.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2-[(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propan-2-yl)trisulfanyl]propane; 2,2-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1-[(2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1,1-trifluoropropan-2-yl)trisulfanyl]-1,1,1-trifluoropropane; Perfluoro-tert-butyl trisulfide; Tris(perfluoro-tert-butyl) trisulfide (common naming); Trisulfide, bis(perfluoro-tert-butyl); (Perfluoro-tert-butyl) trisulfide
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Perfluoro-tert-Butyl) Trisulfide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture ingress and potential degradation. Store away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (by GC Area %)	≥ 98.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%

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