Description

3,5,6-Trichlorooctafluorohexanoic Acid is a highly fluorinated and chlorinated carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block for advanced materials synthesis. Its unique perfluorinated backbone with strategically placed chlorine atoms provides exceptional chemical stability and reactivity, making it a valuable intermediate for creating high-performance compounds. This specialty chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs for enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated structures for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the fluorinated chain enhances lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty fluorosurfactants, coatings, and high-performance polymers with oil, water, and chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric materials for advanced display technologies and electronic applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for introducing perfluorinated alkyl segments into complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5,6-Trichlorooctafluorohexanoic Acid
CAS No.	2106-54-9
Molecular Formula	C6HCl3F8O2
Molecular Weight	335.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro-3,5,6-trichlorohexanoic Acid; 3,5,6-Trichloroperfluorohexanoic Acid; 2,2,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Nonafluoro-3,5,6-trichlorohexanoic Acid; Hexanoic acid, 3,5,6-trichloro-2,2,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-nonafluoro-; 3,5,6-Trichloroperfluorohexanoic acid; TCOFHA; Perfluorinated trichlorohexanoic acid
EINECS	218-276-9

Quality Control

Our production of 3,5,6-Trichlorooctafluorohexanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analytically verified to meet precise purity specifications through advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing standards.

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 oxidizers. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C to maintain optimal stability for extended periods. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL

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