Description

4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-Trifluoromethyl-2-Iodohex-2-En-1-Ol is a highly fluorinated, iodinated building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring a dense cluster of fluorine atoms and a reactive iodoalkene group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides where fluorine incorporation enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with unique surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An essential reagent for studying novel fluorination reactions and developing new methodologies in organofluorine chemistry.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Tracer Development: Potential precursor for radiofluorination or radioiodination to create diagnostic imaging agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Used to synthesize fluorinated ligands for catalysis, improving selectivity and efficiency in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-Trifluoromethyl-2-Iodohex-2-En-1-Ol
CAS No.	261503-77-9
Molecular Formula	C7H3F9IO
Molecular Weight	409.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-4,5,5,6,6,6-hexafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)hex-2-en-1-ol; 4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-iodo-2-hexen-1-ol; 1-Hexen-1-ol, 4,5,5,6,6,6-hexafluoro-2-iodo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; (E/Z)-4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-2-iodohex-2-en-1-ol; Fluorinated Iodoalkenol Building Block; HFI-Hexenol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4,5,5,6,6,6-Hexafluoro-4-Trifluoromethyl-2-Iodohex-2-En-1-Ol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are supplied with each shipment. Our quality protocols are designed to support cGMP and ISO compliant workflows for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactive functional groups, prolonged exposure to light, heat, or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Ratio (E/Z) (GC/HPLC)	Reported on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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