Description

Dodecafluorothiepane is a highly fluorinated, saturated seven-membered heterocyclic compound containing sulfur. This specialty fluorochemical is valued for its unique combination of chemical inertness, thermal stability, and potential as a building block in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced properties. Its perfluorinated structure makes it a candidate for applications requiring extreme stability under harsh conditions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the introduction of fluorine atoms can significantly alter biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty fluoropolymers and high-performance elastomers with exceptional chemical and thermal resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Investigated for use in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for the electronics industry.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis, potentially offering unique selectivity and reactivity.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces in R&D settings for creating specialized coatings.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dodecafluorothiepane
CAS No.	24345-53-7
Molecular Formula	C6F12S
Molecular Weight	296.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorothiepane; 1H,1H,2H,2H,3H,3H,4H,4H,5H,5H,6H,6H-Dodecafluorothiepane; Hexafluoro(perfluorotetrahydrothiepane); Thiepane, dodecafluoro-; Perhydrothiepane, dodecafluoro-
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Quality Control

Every batch of Dodecafluorothiepane is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research applications. Our standard analytical control includes identity confirmation by GC-MS and NMR, and purity determination by gas chromatography. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment. We support cGMP-compliant production for advanced research and development purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (GC-MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
NMR Purity	Conforms

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