Description

Perfluorodimethylcyclobutane is a high-purity, fully fluorinated cyclic alkane known for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. Its highly volatile nature and inert properties make it a valuable specialty fluid and process medium in advanced manufacturing. This compound is primarily sought by industries requiring stable, non-reactive environments for precision processes and high-performance material synthesis.

Application

• Heat Transfer Fluid: Used as a stable, non-flammable cooling medium in specialized electronics manufacturing and high-temperature chemical reactors.
• Dielectric Gas: Employed as an insulating medium in high-voltage electrical equipment and particle accelerators due to its excellent dielectric strength.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Etching: Serves as a precursor or carrier gas in semiconductor fabrication for depositing fluorinated carbon films or etching silicon-based materials.
• Solvent & Reaction Medium: Acts as an inert, non-polar solvent for specialized fluorination reactions and polymerizations where traditional solvents are unsuitable.
• Leak Testing & Tracer Gas: Utilized in sensitive leak detection systems for industrial and aerospace applications because of its low background concentration and detectability.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: A component in specialty, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends and precision aerosol propellants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a standard or reference compound in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorodimethylcyclobutane
CAS No.	2994-71-0
Molecular Formula	C6F12
Molecular Weight	300.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane; Octafluoro-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane; FC-C-51-12-m; 1,2-Bis(trifluoromethyl)hexafluorocyclobutane; Perfluoro(dimethylcyclobutane); F-Dimethylcyclobutane; Cyclobutane, 1,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-, octafluoro-; R-C316
EINECS	221-070-1

Quality Control

Our Perfluorodimethylcyclobutane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and infrared spectroscopy (IR), to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are properly sealed and stored upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Clear Liquid/Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 10 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 1 ppm

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