Description

7-Bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoroheptane is a high-value, multi-fluorinated bromoalkane building block, prized for its unique combination of a reactive bromine terminus and a highly fluorinated alkyl chain. This compound is essential for introducing perfluoroalkyl segments into target molecules, significantly altering their lipophilicity, chemical stability, and surface properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel fluorinated compounds, including surfactants, liquid crystals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents, leveraging the metabolic stability and bioavailability imparted by the fluorinated chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance lipid membrane penetration and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Surfactants & Polymers: Serves as a precursor for fluorosurfactants and fluoropolymers, which are critical for coatings, fire-fighting foams, and materials requiring extreme chemical and thermal resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, where the perfluoroalkyl segment influences molecular alignment and electronic properties.
• Surface Modification Reagent: Used to graft fluorinated chains onto surfaces or polymers, creating hydrophobic, oleophobic, and low-friction coatings.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions in organofluorine chemistry and developing novel fluorinated molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoroheptane
CAS No.	1391033-22-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrF7
Molecular Weight	289.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-7,7,7,6,6,5,5-heptafluoroheptane; Heptafluorobromoheptane; 7-Bromoheptafluoroheptane; Perfluorobutyl Ethyl Bromide; 1-Bromo-7,7,7,6,6,5,5-heptafluoro-heptane; 7,7,7,6,6,5,5-Heptafluoro-1-bromoheptane; 7-Bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-heptane
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Quality Control

Our 7-Bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoroheptane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring consistent quality and traceability for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.7 g/mL
Boiling Point	Contact for details
Refractive Index (n20/D)	Contact for details

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