Description

4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Hexan-1-Ol is a highly fluorinated primary alcohol, a specialty intermediate prized for its unique combination of lipophobicity, chemical stability, and ability to impart surface-active properties. Its value lies in enabling the synthesis of advanced materials with enhanced performance characteristics, such as extreme hydrophobicity and oleophobicity. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where introducing fluorine atoms is a key strategy for modifying bioactivity and material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where fluorination can improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating high-performance fluoropolymers, coatings, and surfactants with exceptional oil, water, and stain resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for displays and advanced electronics due to its stability and low polarizability.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces, imparting durable low surface energy characteristics for applications in textiles, optics, and microfluidics.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in organic and medicinal chemistry for exploring structure-activity relationships and developing new fluorination methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Hexan-1-Ol
CAS No.	239463-96-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5F9O
Molecular Weight	276.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-4,5,5,6,6,6-hexafluorohexan-1-ol; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctan-1-ol; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Nonafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)hexan-1-ol; 4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-hexanol; Perfluorooctanol derivative; Nonafluoro-tert-hexyl alcohol; Fluorinated C8 alcohol intermediate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Hexan-1-Ol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific research or production requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including purity assay and impurity profile, is available for each lot upon request, supporting compliance in regulated applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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