Description

4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanoic Acid is a high-purity, short-chain perfluorinated carboxylic acid characterized by its strong acidity and excellent chemical stability. This compound is a critical fluorinated building block, valued for its ability to impart unique hydrophobic, oleophobic, and surface-active properties to advanced materials. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise fluorination to develop novel products with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing the perfluoroalkyl moiety into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals to modify bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to create hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings for textiles, electronics, and optical devices.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers and elastomers, enhancing their chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Employed in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display applications.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Precursor: A starting material for manufacturing high-performance fluorosurfactants used in fire-fighting foams and specialty coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a strong organic acid catalyst or a versatile fluorinated building block in complex organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanoic Acid
CAS No.	356-02-5
Molecular Formula	C6H3F7O2
Molecular Weight	228.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorohexanoic Acid; Heptafluorocaproic Acid; 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluoro-1-hexanoic Acid; 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluorobutylacetic Acid; F3C(CF2)3CH2COOH; PFHxA; PFC 5:2 Acid; FC 5:2 Acid; 1-Hexanoic acid, 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluoro-
EINECS	206-598-3

Quality Control

Our 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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