Description

1-Chloro-8-Iodoperfluorooctane is a high-value perfluorinated organic building block characterized by its terminal chloro and iodo functional groups. This compound matters for its unique combination of extreme hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and chemical inertness derived from the perfluorinated carbon chain, making it an essential intermediate for synthesizing specialized fluorinated materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel surfactants, polymers, and bioactive molecules with tailored surface properties.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for manufacturing high-performance, low-surface-tension surfactants and water/oil repellent coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of fluorinated drug candidates, where the perfluorinated chain can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Development: Employed to create novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Advanced Material Modification: Acts as a grafting agent to impart hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces, textiles, and membranes.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Production: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for specialized electronic applications.
• Chemical Research & Process Development: A valuable tool in organic synthesis for introducing perfluorinated segments via further functionalization of the reactive halogen sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-8-Iodoperfluorooctane
CAS No.	16486-98-9
Molecular Formula	C8ClF16I
Molecular Weight	546.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro-1-chloro-8-iodooctane; 1-Chloroperfluoro-8-iodooctane; 8-Iodo-1-chloroperfluorooctane; 1-Chloro-8-iodohexadecafluorooctane; Octane, 1-chloro-8-iodohexadecafluoro-; Cl(CF2)7I; I(CF2)7Cl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-8-Iodoperfluorooctane is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or suitably opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL
Boiling Point	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details

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