Description

12,12,12-Trifluorododecan-1-Ol is a high-purity, long-chain fluorinated alcohol characterized by its terminal trifluoromethyl group. This unique structure imparts valuable properties such as enhanced hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and chemical stability, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to incorporate fluorine for improved product performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorinated alkyl chain can improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluorinated Surfactants & Polymers: A crucial monomer for producing specialty surfactants, coatings, and polymers that require oil and water repellency, low surface energy, and high thermal/chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for display technologies and electronic applications.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces to create durable, low-friction, and anti-stick properties in various industrial applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for organic and medicinal chemists exploring structure-activity relationships and new fluorination methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	12,12,12-Trifluorododecan-1-Ol
CAS No.	20208-17-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃F₃O
Molecular Weight	240.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Dodecanol, 12,12,12-trifluoro-; 12,12,12-Trifluoro-1-dodecanol; Trifluorododecanol; ω,ω,ω-Trifluorododecan-1-ol; 12,12,12-Trifluorododecyl alcohol; Perfluorobutylethanol (homolog); F3C-(CH2)11-OH; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropyl nonyl ether (isomer)
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Quality Control

Our 12,12,12-Trifluorododecan-1-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.