Description

5,5,6,6,6-Pentafluore-Hexane Acid Nitrile is a specialized fluorinated organic compound, also known as 5,5,6,6,6-Pentafluorohexanenitrile. This high-value intermediate is critical for introducing the unique properties of fluorine into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pentafluorohexyl group can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy and thermal stability.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Imparts hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces when incorporated into polymers or used to create specialty surfactants.
• Fluorinated Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or comonomer in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers with enhanced chemical resistance and performance characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial research for constructing complex fluorinated molecules via cyano group transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5,5,6,6,6-Pentafluore-Hexane Acid Nitrile
CAS No.	252949-44-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6F5N
Molecular Weight	199.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5,6,6,6-Pentafluorohexanenitrile; 5,5,6,6,6-Pentafluorohexanonitrile; 5,5,6,6,6-Pentafluoro-1-hexanenitrile; 5,5,6,6,6-Pentafluorohexane nitrile; Pentafluorohexanenitrile; 1-Cyano-5,5,6,6,6-pentafluorohexane; Hexanenitrile, 5,5,6,6,6-pentafluoro-
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Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard grade for this fluoronitrile intermediate typically meets a purity specification of ≥98.0% (by GC/HPLC). Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles. We can support development and scale-up with custom purity grades and analytical support upon request.

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). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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