Description

2-Methyl-3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluoro-2-Hexanol is a highly fluorinated alcohol characterized by its unique combination of a tertiary alcohol group and a perfluorinated alkyl chain. This structure imparts valuable properties such as chemical stability, low surface energy, and potential surfactant behavior, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries to develop novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and surfactants with oil- and water-repellent (omniphobic) properties.
• Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the formulation of fluorinated solvents and fluids for precision cleaning and heat transfer applications in electronics manufacturing.
• Material Science R&D: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research into new fluorinated materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart low surface energy characteristics to various substrates, enhancing their non-stick and release properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluoro-2-Hexanol
CAS No.	2673-15-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6F8O
Molecular Weight	258.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-hexanol, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluoro-2-methylhexan-2-ol; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Tridecafluoro-6-iodohexane (precursor related); Hexanol, 2-methyl-3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-; Perfluoro-tert-hexyl alcohol (common name); 2-(Perfluorobutyl)propan-2-ol; F-hexanol derivative; Octafluoro-2-methyl-2-hexanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluoro-2-Hexanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.32

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