Description

2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Undecafluorohexanenitrile is a highly fluorinated aliphatic nitrile, a key building block for introducing perfluoroalkyl groups into advanced materials. Its value lies in its unique combination of a reactive nitrile group and a highly fluorinated carbon chain, which imparts exceptional hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and chemical resistance to final products. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel fluorinated compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing perfluorohexyl moieties into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to modulate lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Precursor: Acts as a critical monomer or intermediate for synthesizing specialty surfactants, coatings, and elastomers with oil-, water-, and stain-repellent characteristics.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for creating novel fluorinated liquid crystals, electrolytes for batteries, and surface modification agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic addition and cyclization reactions to construct complex fluorinated heterocycles and functional molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Undecafluorohexanenitrile
CAS No.	23790-49-0
Molecular Formula	C7F11N
Molecular Weight	295.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorohexanenitrile; Undecafluorohexanenitrile; 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Undecafluorohexyl cyanide; Perfluorohexyl cyanide; 1-Cyano-1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane; Heptanenitrile, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluoro-; PFHCN
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Quality Control

Our 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Undecafluorohexanenitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, 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, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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