Description

Perfluorohexanoyl Bromide is a highly fluorinated acid halide characterized by its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This compound serves as a critical fluorinated building block for introducing the perfluorohexyl moiety into target molecules, significantly altering their surface properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel fluorinated compounds with enhanced lipophilicity, stability, and bioactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs to improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the perfluoroalkyl group can enhance efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts extreme hydrophobicity and oleophobicity to surfaces, textiles, and polymers for stain-resistant and water-repellent coatings.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing fluorosurfactants and high-performance fluoropolymers used in demanding industrial applications.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric materials for display and semiconductor technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and creating specialized fluorinated scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorohexanoyl Bromide
CAS No.	1404193-66-3
Molecular Formula	C6F11BrO
Molecular Weight	328.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorohexanoyl Bromide; Perfluoro-n-hexanoyl Bromide; Heptadecafluorohexanoyl Bromide; 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Undecafluorohexanoyl Bromide; Perfluorohexanoic Acid Bromide; C6-Perfluoroacyl Bromide; Pentafluoropropionyl Bromide Homolog; FC-6 Bromide
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Quality Control

Our Perfluorohexanoyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring material manufactured under GMP guidelines for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with strong bases and nucleophiles. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Use under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for prolonged storage or after opening to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or 19F NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (by GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 0.1%

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