Description

Perfluoro-n-Heptyl Iodide is a high-purity perfluoroalkyl iodide compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce a highly fluorinated, hydrophobic heptyl chain, imparting unique properties like chemical inertness, thermal stability, and low surface energy to target molecules. This makes it an essential intermediate for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, particularly for creating surfactants, polymers, and surface modifiers.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Fluorinated Surfactants and Polymers: Acts as a fundamental precursor in the synthesis of perfluoroalkylated compounds used in high-performance coatings, fire-fighting foams, and oil/water repellents.
• Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to incorporate fluorinated segments into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to create low-surface-energy coatings for textiles, electronics, and optical devices, providing water, oil, and stain resistance.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel fluorinated materials, including liquid crystals and specialty elastomers.
• Electronics Industry: Used in the plasma etching and cleaning processes for semiconductor manufacturing, where its decomposition products can assist in surface treatment.
• Precursor for Other Perfluoroalkyl Iodides: Can be used in further chemical transformations to generate a library of other functionalized perfluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-n-Heptyl Iodide
CAS No.	335-58-0
Molecular Formula	C7F15I
Molecular Weight	495.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodoheptadecafluoroheptane; Heptadecafluoro-1-iodoheptane; n-Perfluoroheptyl Iodide; Perfluoroheptyl Iodide; PFPI; F-heptyl iodide; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoroheptyl Iodide (common misnomer); FC-7 Iodide
EINECS	206-393-1

Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-n-Heptyl Iodide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our production adheres to relevant ISO standards, and we support our clients' needs for regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, amber glass containers are recommended for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL
Boiling Point	~160-165°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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