Description

2-Hydroxynonafluoroazobenzene is a specialized fluorinated azo compound with a unique chemical structure that combines a phenolic hydroxyl group with a perfluorinated aromatic system. This compound matters for its role as a high-performance intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials, where its fluorine content imparts exceptional stability and specific electronic properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel fluorinated molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel fluorinated drug candidates, particularly for applications requiring metabolic stability and enhanced membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing advanced, fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated dyes and electronic materials used in display technologies, leveraging its stable aromatic and azo chromophore.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine atoms into polymer backbones or side chains, enhancing material properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated compounds with tailored optical, electronic, or surface properties.
• Chemical Probe Development: Functions as a scaffold for creating molecular probes and sensors due to the distinct spectroscopic signature of the azo and fluorine groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxynonafluoroazobenzene
CAS No.	129520-55-4
Molecular Formula	C12H3F9N2O
Molecular Weight	362.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyperfluoroazobenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-(pentafluorophenylazo)-3,4,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene; Nonadecafluoro-2-hydroxyazobenzene; 2-(Pentafluorophenylazo)-3,4,5,6-tetrafluorophenol; Perfluoro-2-hydroxyazobenzene; Azobenzene, 2-hydroxyperfluoro-; 2-Hydroxy-3,4,5,6-tetrafluoro-4'-(pentafluorophenyl)azobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxynonafluoroazobenzene undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfer should be conducted under subdued lighting or in amber glass containers to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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