Description

8-Bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Tridecafluorooctane is a high-purity, fully fluorinated organic bromide compound, serving as a critical building block for introducing perfluoroalkyl segments into advanced materials. Its value lies in the unique combination of the perfluorooctyl chain's extreme hydrophobicity, chemical inertness, and oleophobicity with the reactivity of the bromine atom. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, particularly for synthesizing surfactants, coatings, and fluorinated active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging the metabolic stability and lipophilicity imparted by the perfluoroalkyl chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Serves as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the production of high-performance fluorosurfactants and fluoropolymers for coatings and materials science.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Employed to graft perfluoroalkyl groups onto surfaces, creating oil-, water-, and stain-repellent characteristics for textiles, electronics, and medical devices.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: A valuable synthon for introducing fluorinated segments into organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds to tune electronic properties and stability.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in organic and medicinal chemistry R&D for exploring structure-activity relationships in fluorinated molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	8-Bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Tridecafluorooctane
CAS No.	161583-34-2
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrF13
Molecular Weight	449.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctane; 8-Bromoperfluorooctane; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctyl Bromide; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluoro-1-bromooctane; Perfluorooctyl Bromide; PFOB; (3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctyl)bromide
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Quality Control

Our 8-Bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Tridecafluorooctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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 strong bases and reactive metals. Due to the presence of bromine, handle with appropriate precautions to avoid light exposure and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.8 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.33

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