Description

1H,1H-Perfluoro-1-Octadecanol CAS NO 242142-82-1 is a high-purity, long-chain perfluorinated alcohol, a key building block for advanced fluorochemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its exceptional hydrophobic and oleophobic properties, derived from its fully fluorinated carbon chain. It is primarily utilized by R&D and manufacturing sectors in specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and high-performance surface treatments.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Synthesis: A critical monomer for producing high-performance fluorosurfactants, fluorinated acrylates, and specialty polymers with low surface energy.
• Water & Oil Repellent Coatings: Used to formulate durable coatings for textiles, leather, paper, and non-woven fabrics to impart stain and liquid resistance.
• Release Agents & Lubricants: Serves as an intermediate for creating non-stick mold release agents and high-temperature lubricants in demanding industrial applications.
• Electronic & Semiconductor Materials: Employed in the development of dielectric fluids, anti-reflective coatings, and photoresist materials for the electronics industry.
• Fire-Fighting Foams (Legacy/Formulation R&D): Historically used as a precursor in fluorosurfactants for aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF); now relevant for research into alternative formulations.
• Medical Device Coatings: Used in research for developing biocompatible, low-friction coatings on catheters and other medical instruments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H,1H-Perfluoro-1-Octadecanol
CAS No.	242142-82-1
Molecular Formula	C18H3F33O
Molecular Weight	886.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorooctadecanol; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctadecan-1-ol; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,17,17,18,18,18-Tritriacontafluoro-1-octadecanol; Octadecafluorooctadecanol; F18H1-OH; Perfluoroalkyl Alcohol C18
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1H,1H-Perfluoro-1-Octadecanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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