Description

2-Methyl-4-Perfluorohexyl-2-Butanol is a high-purity fluorinated alcohol derivative, a key intermediate for synthesizing advanced fluorinated surfactants and polymers. Its unique structure, featuring a perfluorohexyl chain, imparts exceptional surface activity, chemical resistance, and thermal stability to final formulations. This compound is essential for R&D and production in industries demanding high-performance materials, including advanced coatings, specialty polymers, and electronics manufacturing.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant Synthesis: A critical building block for creating high-performance, low-surface-tension surfactants used in fire-fighting foams, coatings, and electronics.
• Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate fluorinated side chains into polymers, enhancing their oil, water, and chemical resistance for advanced materials.
• Specialty Coatings & Additives: Serves as an intermediate for additives that provide stain, oil, and water repellency to textiles, leather, and paper products.
• Electronics Industry: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for use in photoresists, anti-reflective coatings, and other electronic chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical & Agro-chemical Intermediates: Acts as a versatile fluorinated synthon for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability into active ingredients.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorinated molecules and materials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Methyl-4-Perfluorohexyl-2-Butanol
CAS No.	269394-08-3
Molecular Formula	C11H7F13O
Molecular Weight	414.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Perfluorohexyl)-2-methylbutan-2-ol; 2-Methyl-4-(perfluorohexyl)butan-2-ol; 2-Butanol, 2-methyl-4-(perfluorohexyl)-; 4-(Perfluorohexyl)-2-methyl-2-butanol; 2-Methyl-2-butanol, 4-(perfluorohexyl)-; Perfluorohexyl tert-butyl alcohol (derivative); F-hexyl tert-butyl alcohol (derivative); 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-(perfluorohexyl)-2-butanol (related structural descriptor)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methyl-4-Perfluorohexyl-2-Butanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Fluorine Content	Contact for details

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