Description

1,1,1,3,5,6-Hexachlorooctafluorohexane is a highly halogenated, fully saturated fluorocarbon compound, valued for its chemical stability and unique combination of fluorine and chlorine atoms. This structure makes it a critical intermediate and specialty chemical for demanding industrial applications where inertness and specific reactivity are required. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesis and formulation processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where fluorinated or chlorinated moieties are needed to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogen content to enhance product efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive to impart flame retardancy, chemical resistance, and thermal stability to high-performance polymers.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Industry: Potential use in plasma etching processes or as a precursor for depositing fluorinated thin films.
• Lubricant & Heat Transfer Fluid Additive: Enhances the performance and stability of specialty lubricants and cooling fluids under extreme conditions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing halogen functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,3,5,6-Hexachlorooctafluorohexane
CAS No.	2106-32-3
Molecular Formula	C6Cl6F8
Molecular Weight	470.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexachlorooctafluorohexane; Perchloroperfluorohexane; 1,1,1,3,5,6-Hexachloro-3,5,6,6,6,6-hexafluorohexane; FC-116; Octafluorohexachlorohexane; Perfluorohexachlorohexane; FC-116 (Halocarbon series)
EINECS	218-275-7

Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,3,5,6-Hexachlorooctafluorohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reactive metals. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.85 - 1.90 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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