Description

4-Hydroxynonafluoroazobenzene is a high-value fluorinated aromatic compound characterized by its unique azobenzene core substituted with a hydroxyl group and nine fluorine atoms. This structure is critical for applications requiring exceptional chemical stability, specific electronic properties, and compatibility with fluorinated systems. It serves as a key advanced intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors. The compound is particularly valuable for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials where its fluorinated aromatic system imparts desirable performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly where fluorination is employed to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the stability and lipophilicity conferred by the perfluorinated phenyl groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the development of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to enhance chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of high-performance, light-fast azo dyes and pigments for demanding industrial applications.
• Research Chemical: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying fluorination effects, photochemistry of azo compounds, and advanced material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxynonafluoroazobenzene
CAS No.	25593-03-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₃F₉N₂O
Molecular Weight	398.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2,3,5,6,2',3',4',5',6'-nonafluoroazobenzene; p-Hydroxynonafluoroazobenzene; 1-Hydroxy-4-[(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(pentafluorophenyl)phenyl)diazenyl]benzene; Nonafluoro-4-hydroxyazobenzene; Azobenzene, 4-hydroxy-2,3,5,6,2',3',4',5',6'-nonafluoro-; 4-(Pentafluorophenylazo)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxynonafluoroazobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS analyses. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use as a high-purity intermediate in regulated research and production environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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