Description

2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-4,4'-Biphenyldicarbonitrile is a highly fluorinated biphenyl derivative characterized by its unique electronic properties and chemical stability. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance materials, where its fluorine content and rigid biphenyl core are essential for imparting specific characteristics. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core component in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy and electron transport properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into high-performance polymers, such as polyimides or epoxy resins, to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and lower the dielectric constant.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create n-type organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for electronic devices.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a sophisticated substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) to construct complex, fluorinated biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-4,4'-Biphenyldicarbonitrile
CAS No.	28442-30-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂F₈N₂
Molecular Weight	344.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluorobiphenyl-4,4'-dicarbonitrile; 4,4'-Biphenyldicarbonitrile, 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-octafluoro-; 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarbonitrile; Perfluorinated Biphenyl Dicarbonitrile; OFBP-DCN; 4,4'-(Octafluoro-1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diyl)dicarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-4,4'-Biphenyldicarbonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, 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, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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