Description

7,7-Bis(Pentafluoroethyl)-1,3,5-Cycloheptatriene is a highly fluorinated, specialized organic compound featuring a unique cycloheptatriene core structure. This compound matters as a valuable advanced fluorinated building block for the synthesis of novel materials and active ingredients, offering enhanced stability and specific electronic properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing next-generation products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key fluorinated synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or building block for specialty polymers, coatings, and electronic materials requiring specific dielectric or surface properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to develop new fluorinated ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Organic Electronics Research: Investigated as a component for organic semiconductors or charge-transport materials due to its conjugated system and fluorine substitution.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research exploring new reactions and properties of heavily fluorinated organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,7-Bis(Pentafluoroethyl)-1,3,5-Cycloheptatriene
CAS No.	17838-67-4
Molecular Formula	C11H4F10
Molecular Weight	314.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Cycloheptatriene, 7,7-bis(pentafluoroethyl)-; 7,7-Bis(2,2,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-1,3,5-cycloheptatriene; 1,3,5-Cycloheptatriene, 7,7-bis(2,2,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-; Bis(pentafluoroethyl)cycloheptatriene; Perfluoroethyl Cycloheptatriene Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 7,7-Bis(Pentafluoroethyl)-1,3,5-Cycloheptatriene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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