Description

Trimethylsilyl Perfluorohexanoate is a specialized organosilicon reagent featuring a perfluorinated alkyl chain, making it a valuable intermediate for introducing hydrophobic and oleophobic properties into materials. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to act as a silylating agent and a source of the perfluorohexanoyl moiety in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance materials sectors seeking to modify surface characteristics or create fluorinated derivatives.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart water- and oil-repellent (omniphobic) characteristics to textiles, polymers, and coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Advanced Material Production: A precursor for synthesizing fluorinated silicones and other specialty polymers with unique thermal and chemical resistance.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a derivatization agent in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for the analysis of carboxylic acids.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use in the formulation of fluorinated release agents or as a component in specialty dielectric fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylsilyl Perfluorohexanoate
CAS No.	1435806-66-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9F13O2Si
Molecular Weight	424.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorohexanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester; Trimethylsilyl Perfluorohexanoic Acid Ester; Trimethylsilyl Pentafluoropropionate (common misnomer for related compounds); TMS Perfluorohexanoate; (Perfluorohexanoyloxy)trimethylsilane; Silane, trimethyl(perfluorohexanoato-O)-; Heptafluorobutyric Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester (related compound); TMS-C5F11COO
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Quality Control

Our Trimethylsilyl Perfluorohexanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support cGMP requirements for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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