Description

Perfluorohexyl Chloride CAS NO 355-41-9 is a highly fluorinated organic chloride compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique combination of high volatility and the introduction of a reactive chlorine atom attached to a perfluorinated chain, enabling precise functionalization. This makes it an essential intermediate for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, particularly for creating surfactants, polymers, and novel fluorinated molecules.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant and Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing high-performance, oil- and water-repellent coatings and materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require fluorinated moieties for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for creating advanced herbicides and pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Production: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for electronics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a perfluoroalkylating agent in various nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the perfluorohexyl group.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart low surface energy and chemical resistance to textiles, papers, and other substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorohexyl Chloride
CAS No.	355-41-9
Molecular Formula	C6ClF13
Molecular Weight	386.50 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloroperfluorohexane; Perfluorohexyl Chloride; Tridecafluoro-1-chlorohexane; n-Perfluorohexyl Chloride; C6F13Cl; 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexane; Perfluoro-n-hexyl Chloride; FC-72 Chloride (related series)
EINECS	206-594-5

Quality Control

Our Perfluorohexyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and active metals. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.01%

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