Description

3-(Perfluoro-5-Methylhexyl)-2-Iodopropanol CAS NO 16083-62-8 is a high-value fluorinated organic intermediate characterized by its unique perfluoroalkyl chain and reactive iodopropanol moiety. This compound is critical for introducing highly fluorinated, hydrophobic, and oleophobic segments into target molecules, significantly altering their surface properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the advanced materials, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors for synthesizing novel surfactants, polymers, and bioactive compounds.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Synthesis: A key building block for creating high-performance, low-surface-energy materials used in coatings, textiles, and electronics.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Used to incorporate fluorinated groups into lead compounds to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Specialty Additives: Manufacture of oil- and water-repellent additives for paints, lubricants, and sealants.
• Surface Modification Agents: Functionalization of surfaces (e.g., glass, metals, polymers) to impart extreme hydrophobicity and chemical resistance.
• Material Science R&D: Research and development of novel fluorinated liquid crystals, electrolytes, and other advanced functional materials.
• Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions: The iodine atom serves as an excellent leaving group for further functionalization via nucleophilic substitution, enabling diverse chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Perfluoro-5-Methylhexyl)-2-Iodopropanol
CAS No.	16083-62-8
Molecular Formula	C10H6F13IO
Molecular Weight	528.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-3-(perfluoro-5-methylhexyl)propan-1-ol; 3-(Perfluoro-5-methylhexyl)-2-iodo-1-propanol; 1-Propanol, 2-iodo-3-(perfluoro-5-methylhexyl)-; 3-(H-Perfluoro-5-methylhexyl)-2-iodopropanol; Perfluoroalkyl iodopropanol; F13-iodopropanol; C6 Fluorotelomer Iodide Alcohol; (Perfluoro-5-methylhexyl)iodoethanol (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Perfluoro-5-Methylhexyl)-2-Iodopropanol is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to the light-sensitive nature of the compound, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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