Description

4-(Perfluorooctyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic intermediate characterized by a benzyl alcohol group attached to a perfluorooctyl chain. This unique structure provides exceptional chemical and thermal stability, low surface energy, and pronounced hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. It is a critical building block for advanced material science, serving industries that require specialized surface modification and performance additives.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactants & Additives: A key precursor for synthesizing high-performance surfactants used in fire-fighting foams, coatings, and electronics.
• Surface Modifiers: Used to create low-surface-energy, water- and oil-repellent coatings for textiles, paper, and membranes.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a building block for introducing fluorinated moieties into bioactive molecules to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal mixtures and optical films.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into polymers to impart fluorinated characteristics, improving chemical resistance and reducing friction.
• Specialty Chemicals R&D: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in developing novel fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Perfluorooctyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	163114-33-8
Molecular Formula	C15H5F17O
Molecular Weight	572.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl Benzyl Alcohol; 4-(1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctyl)Benzyl Alcohol; 4-(Perfluorooctyl)Benzenemethanol; α-(Perfluorooctyl)toluene; [4-(Perfluorooctyl)phenyl]methanol; 4-(Perfluorooctyl)benzyl alcohol; 4-(Perfluorooctyl)benzylalcohol; 4-(Perfluorooctyl)benzyl alcohol (C8)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Perfluorooctyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.