Description

1-Bromo-4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluoro-3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Hexane is a highly fluorinated bromoalkane characterized by its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This compound serves as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly where introducing perfluoroalkyl groups is required. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for introducing lipophilic, metabolically stable fluorinated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty fluoropolymers, surfactants, and coatings with oil, water, and stain repellency.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to incorporate complex perfluoroalkyl chains into target molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Development: Used in research for synthesizing fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric fluids.
• Catalyst & Ligand Modification: Functionalizes catalysts and ligands to alter solubility and reactivity in fluorous-phase chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluoro-3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Hexane
CAS No.	128454-91-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrF13
Molecular Weight	427.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluoro-3,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)hexane; 3,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluoro-1-bromohexane; Perfluoro-tert-butyl Bromoethane (common name); 1-Bromo-3,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluorohexane; (Perfluoro-tert-butyl)ethyl bromide; C8H4BrF13; Heptafluoro-3,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)hexyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluoro-3,3-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Hexane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.32

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