Description

Perfluoro-1-Iodohexane is a high-purity, fully fluorinated organic iodide compound, also known as perfluorohexyl iodide. This specialty fluorochemical is valued for its unique combination of chemical inertness, thermal stability, and the reactivity of its terminal iodine atom, making it a versatile building block in advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring the introduction of a highly fluorinated segment.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents, leveraging the iodine atom for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create fluorinated analogs of pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity, stability, and metabolic resistance.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts oleophobic and hydrophobic properties to surfaces, textiles, and polymers, creating oil- and water-repellent coatings.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Building Block: Acts as a monomer or initiator in the production of fluorosurfactants and specialty fluoropolymers with exceptional chemical and thermal resistance.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing: Employed in plasma etching processes and as a precursor for depositing fluorocarbon thin films.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in organofluorine chemistry for developing new materials, catalysts, and synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-1-Iodohexane
CAS No.	355-43-1
Molecular Formula	C6F13I
Molecular Weight	445.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorohexyl Iodide; 1-Iodoperfluorohexane; Tridecafluoro-1-iodohexane; n-Perfluorohexyl Iodide; FC-72 Iodide; C6F13I; Heptacosafluorotetradecyl Iodide (related); Perfluoroalkyl Iodide C6
EINECS	206-596-0

Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-1-Iodohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding industry standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, maintaining the product at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) is recommended to maximize stability. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for the grade.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density at 20°C	~2.1 g/mL
Boiling Point	~142°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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