Description

5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Nonafluoro-2-Octanone is a high-purity fluorinated ketone building block, valued for its unique combination of lipophilicity and chemical stability imparted by its perfluorinated alkyl chain. This compound is essential for advanced research and development in fields requiring precise molecular tuning of surface properties and reactivity. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications in synthesis, surface modification, and as a key intermediate for complex fluoroorganic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorinated segment improves weather resistance and biological activity.
• Surface Active Agents: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated surfactants and coatings, providing exceptional oil and water repellency, and low surface energy.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials with tailored thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic addition reactions, Grignard reactions, and reductive amination to construct complex fluorinated architectures.
• Electronics Industry: Investigated for use in the formulation of specialty solvents and etching agents in semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Nonafluoro-2-Octanone
CAS No.	140834-64-6
Molecular Formula	C8H3F9O
Molecular Weight	310.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1H,1H,2H,2H-Nonafluoro-1-octanone; 2H,2H,3H,3H-Nonafluoro-2-octanone; 5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Nonafluorooctan-2-one; Nonafluoro-2-octanone; 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluoro-1-butyl ethyl ketone; Perfluorobutyl ethyl ketone; Ethyl perfluorobutyl ketone; F-butyl ethyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our 5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Nonafluoro-2-Octanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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. This material is sensitive to strong bases and fluorides; incompatible materials should be segregated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
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.