Description

Perfluorononanoyl Bromide is a highly fluorinated acid bromide derivative, serving as a critical building block for introducing perfluorinated chains into target molecules. This compound is valued for its ability to impart exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and hydrophobic/oleophobic properties to advanced materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing high-performance surfactants, surface modifiers, and fluorinated intermediates.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant Synthesis: A key precursor for manufacturing high-performance, low-surface-tension surfactants used in fire-fighting foams, coatings, and electronics.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Used to incorporate perfluorinated moieties into drug candidates and active ingredients to modify bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the production of fluorinated acrylates and methacrylates for water- and oil-repellent coatings, textiles, and specialty plastics.
• Surface Functionalization Agent: Used to graft perfluorinated chains onto silica, metals, or other substrates to create superhydrophobic surfaces.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Production: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for display technologies and dielectric fluids.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorochemistry and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorononanoyl Bromide
CAS No.	261503-42-8
Molecular Formula	C9BrF17O
Molecular Weight	530.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptadecafluorononanoyl Bromide; Nonadecafluorodecanoyl Bromide (common misnomer); Perfluorononanoic Acid Bromide; 1-Bromo-1-oxoperfluorononane; Perfluorononanoyl Bromide; PFNA-Br; C9 Perfluoroacyl Bromide
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Quality Control

Our Perfluorononanoyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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