Description

Perfluorooctanamidine is a high-purity, fully fluorinated organic compound with the CAS number 307-31-3. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique combination of chemical inertness, thermal stability, and hydrophobic/oleophobic properties derived from its perfluorinated carbon chain. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive for advanced material science and high-performance surface treatments. Key industries that utilize this compound include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the production of high-performance fluoropolymers, coatings, and surfactants for extreme environments.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts oil, water, and stain repellency to textiles, paper, and other substrates.
• Electronics Industry: Used in the formulation of specialty fluids for electronics cooling and as a dielectric fluid component.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic and medicinal chemistry exploring fluorination effects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorooctanamidine
CAS No.	307-31-3
Molecular Formula	C8H2F15N2
Molecular Weight	408.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctanamidine; Heptadecafluorooctanamidine; Perfluorooctanoic amidine; PFO Amidino; FC-722 Intermediate; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluorodecanimidamide; 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,9-Heptadecafluorononanimidamide
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Quality Control

Our Perfluorooctanamidine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for your critical processes.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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