Description

1H-6-Bromoperfluorohexane is a high-purity fluorinated organic bromide, a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique combination of perfluorinated carbon chain stability and a reactive bromine terminus, enabling precise functionalization. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where its properties facilitate the development of novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing perfluoroalkyl groups to modulate lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: A key precursor for manufacturing specialty surfactants, coatings, and polymers that require oil, water, and stain resistance.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Industry: Employed in the plasma etching process and as a precursor for depositing fluorocarbon thin films.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Used to synthesize fluorinated components that enhance the thermal stability and electro-optical properties of display materials.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new fluorination reactions and material science applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1H-6-Bromoperfluorohexane
CAS No.	355-36-2
Molecular Formula	C6HBrF12
Molecular Weight	348.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorohexyl Bromide; 1-Bromo-1H-perfluorohexane; 6-Bromoperfluorohexane; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorohexyl Bromide; Bromoperfluorohexane; Perfluorohexylbromide; 1-Bromoperfluorohexane; 1H-Perfluorohexyl Bromide
EINECS	206-593-8

Quality Control

Every batch of 1H-6-Bromoperfluorohexane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure the product meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL
Boiling Point	~142-145°C

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