Description

1-Fluorodecane is a high-purity, straight-chain alkyl fluoride compound, identified by CAS NO 334-56-5. It serves as a versatile and valuable fluorinated building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. This specialty chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules to modify their properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can improve efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to optimize performance.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to impart hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces, textiles, and polymers.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialty surfactants with unique wetting and spreading characteristics.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination methodologies and creating novel fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluorodecane
CAS No.	334-56-5
Molecular Formula	C10H21F
Molecular Weight	160.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Decyl fluoride; n-Decyl fluoride; Fluorodecane; 1-Fluorodecane; n-Fluorodecane; Decane, 1-fluoro-; 1-Fluorodekan (German); Fluorure de décyle (French)
EINECS	206-376-4

Quality Control

Our 1-Fluorodecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	0.80 - 0.82 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.405 - 1.410

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