Description

2-Bromo-3-Chlorohexafluoro-2-Butene is a halogenated, fluorinated olefin of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and high-value fluorinated building block, enabling the introduction of both bromine and chlorine functionalities into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications requiring precise fluorination.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key fluorinated synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring enhanced metabolic stability or membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where fluorine atoms improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of fluoropolymers and specialty coatings to impart unique chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for the electronics industry.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for other complex fluoroorganic compounds in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Chlorohexafluoro-2-Butene
CAS No.	122557-08-8
Molecular Formula	C4BrClF6
Molecular Weight	273.39 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; 3-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; Hexafluoro-2-bromo-3-chloro-2-butene; 1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-bromo-3-chloro-2-butene; (Z)-2-Bromo-3-chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; (E)-2-Bromo-3-chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; Bromochloroperfluorobutene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Chlorohexafluoro-2-Butene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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