Description

1,1,1,7,7,7-Hexafluoro-4-Heptanone is a high-purity fluorinated ketone compound, valued for its unique combination of solvent properties and chemical reactivity. This specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and solvent in advanced manufacturing processes where high performance and stability are required. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for synthesis, formulation, and research applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Specialty Solvent: Used as a high-performance solvent for reactions sensitive to moisture or requiring specific solvation properties, especially in organofluorine chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of fluorine atoms improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent and solvent in R&D laboratories for exploring new fluorination methodologies and material science applications.
• Electronic Chemicals: Potential use in the formulation of specialty cleaning agents or etching solutions for the electronics industry due to its fluorinated structure.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of fluoropolymers with specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,7,7,7-Hexafluoro-4-Heptanone
CAS No.	332-86-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6F6O
Molecular Weight	220.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Heptanone, 1,1,1,7,7,7-hexafluoro-; Hexafluoro-4-heptanone; 1,1,1,7,7,7-Hexafluoroheptan-4-one; Perfluoro-tert-butyl acetone; 4,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-3-butanone; HFH; HFAK (abbreviation); F3C-CO-CH2-CH2-CF3 (structural indicator)
EINECS	206-371-7

Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,7,7,7-Hexafluoro-4-Heptanone 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's nature as a strong acid/organic solvent.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.40 - 1.45
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.320 - 1.340

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