Description

5,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-6,6,6-Trifluorohexa-1,3-Diene is a highly fluorinated diene compound, identified by CAS number 261761-12-0. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique structure, which serves as a versatile and reactive building block for introducing multiple trifluoromethyl groups into target molecules. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the development of novel fluorinated compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

The unique fluorinated structure of this compound makes it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. Key application areas include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where fluorination improves metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with increased efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals that require high thermal stability, chemical resistance, and unique optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile diene in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex, fluorinated cyclic frameworks.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on exploring new methodologies for incorporating perfluoroalkyl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-6,6,6-Trifluorohexa-1,3-Diene
CAS No.	261761-12-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4F9
Molecular Weight	271.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Hexadiene, 5,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-6,6,6-trifluoro-; 5,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-6,6,6-trifluoro-1,3-hexadiene; 6,6,6-Trifluoro-5,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-hexadiene; Perfluoro-tert-butylallene (common name); (CF3)3C-CH=C=CH2 (abbreviated formula); 1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-methylene-3-pentene; Pentafluoro-tert-butylallene
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Quality Control

Our 5,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-6,6,6-Trifluorohexa-1,3-Diene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request and are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use and stored at temperatures recommended on the specific product label or safety data sheet (typically 2-8°C or as specified). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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