Description

1-Fluorododecane is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl fluoride compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the carbon-fluorine bond, enabling precise molecular modifications for performance materials. This specialty chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to impart hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces, textiles, and polymers.
• Lubricant & Additive Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing high-performance fluorinated lubricants and specialty additives.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to introduce the dodecyl chain with a terminal fluorine handle.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals, surfactants, and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluorododecane
CAS No.	334-68-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₅F
Molecular Weight	188.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl fluoride; Fluorododecane; n-Dodecyl fluoride; 1-Fluorododecane; n-Dodecylfluorid; Dodecane, 1-fluoro-; Lauryl fluoride; Perfluorododecane (Note: This is incorrect but a common confusion; ensure distinction)
EINECS	206-380-3

Quality Control

Our 1-Fluorododecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 bases and reactive metals.

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 (at 20°C)	0.81 - 0.83 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.424

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