Description

1,1,2,2,3,3-Hexafluoropropane is a fully fluorinated alkane derivative, recognized for its unique combination of high volatility and chemical inertness. This compound is valued in advanced industrial applications where its gaseous state and specific fluorocarbon properties are critical. It serves as a key intermediate and specialty fluid in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical manufacturing sectors.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as a precision cleaning agent and etching gas in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a fluorinating agent or specialty solvent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Refrigerant & Heat Transfer: Serves as a component in specialized low-temperature refrigeration and heat transfer systems.
• Fire Suppression: Employed as a component in clean agent fire extinguishing systems for sensitive environments.
• Polymer Industry: Used as a blowing agent for high-performance foams or as a monomer in fluoropolymer modification.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a carrier gas or mobile phase component in specialized gas chromatography (GC) applications.
• Aerosol Propellant: Utilized in specialty aerosol formulations requiring high purity and chemical stability.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a valuable building block in organofluorine chemistry research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,2,2,3,3-Hexafluoropropane
CAS No.	27070-61-7
Molecular Formula	C3H2F6
Molecular Weight	152.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexafluoropropane; HFC-236; 1,1,2,2,3,3-Hexafluoropropane; Perfluoropropane (incorrect but common); R-236; Propane, 1,1,2,2,3,3-hexafluoro-; Freon 236
EINECS	248-203-7

Quality Control

Our 1,1,2,2,3,3-Hexafluoropropane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 and gaseous nature, containers must be kept sealed and handled in accordance with pressure gas regulations. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 100 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 10 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 50 ppm

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