Description

1-(Perfluorohexyl)Octane is a high-performance fluorinated hydrocarbon, a key building block in advanced material science. Its unique structure, featuring a long perfluoroalkyl chain linked to a hydrocarbon segment, provides exceptional chemical inertness, thermal stability, and low surface energy. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the electronics, coatings, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to enhance product performance with fluorinated modifiers.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactants & Additives: A critical raw material for synthesizing high-performance surfactants used in fire-fighting foams, coatings, and polymer processing aids.
• Electronic Fluids & Coatings: Used in the formulation of heat-transfer fluids, dielectric fluids, and protective coatings for sensitive electronic components due to its excellent stability.
• Hydrophobic/Oleophobic Surface Treatments: Serves as a precursor for creating surface modifiers that impart water- and oil-repellent properties to textiles, paper, and membranes.
• Specialty Lubricants: Incorporated into high-end lubricants and greases for applications requiring extreme pressure, wide temperature range, and chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical & Agro-Intermediate: Acts as a versatile fluorinated synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.
• Material Science Research: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D focused on fluoropolymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Perfluorohexyl)Octane
CAS No.	133331-77-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₉F₁₃
Molecular Weight	482.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-tetradecene; Perfluorohexylethane; 1-(Perfluorohexyl)ethane; F(CF₂)₆C₂H₅; 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Tridecafluoro-1-hexyloctane; n-Perfluorohexylethane; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorotetradecane
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Perfluorohexyl)Octane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

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 alkalis and reactive metals. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.7 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.30

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