Description

Octafluoro-1-Butene (CAS NO 357-26-6) is a high-purity, fully fluorinated olefin with unique chemical and physical properties derived from its perfluorinated structure. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and specialty material in advanced manufacturing and research, offering excellent thermal stability and chemical inertness. It is primarily utilized by industries involved in refrigerant formulation, specialty polymer synthesis, and the development of electronic and pharmaceutical products.

Application

• Refrigerant & Heat Transfer Fluid Component: Used as a component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends for commercial and industrial cooling systems.
• Fluoropolymer & Elastomer Synthesis: Acts as a key monomer or intermediate in the production of specialized fluoropolymers and high-performance elastomers.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed as an etching gas or chamber cleaning agent in the semiconductor and flat-panel display fabrication processes.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a versatile building block for introducing perfluoroalkyl groups into complex molecules in fine chemical synthesis.
• Fire Suppression Systems: Investigated for use in clean agent fire extinguishing systems due to its gaseous nature and inert properties.
• Analytical & Research Standards: Used as a calibration standard or reference material in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for environmental and analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octafluoro-1-Butene
CAS No.	357-26-6
Molecular Formula	C4F8
Molecular Weight	200.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro-1-butene; 1-Butene, 1,1,2,3,3,4,4,4-octafluoro-; Octafluorobut-1-ene; FC-1318my; R-1318my; HFO-1318my; FEA-1100; UN 2422
EINECS	206-612-6

Quality Control

Our Octafluoro-1-Butene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and FTIR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable material performance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. As a compressed gas, cylinders should be secured upright and handled according to standard gas safety protocols. Keep container valve closed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content	≤ 10 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 1 ppm
Non-Volatile Residue	≤ 10 ppm

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