Description

1,5-Dibromo-1,1,3,3,5,5-hexafluoropentane is a specialized fluorinated and brominated alkane, a high-value intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and bromine substituents, makes it a critical building block for introducing specific functional groups and modifying material properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production in industries focused on high-performance materials, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine and bromine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving thermal stability and optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine and bromine into polymer backbones, creating specialty plastics with enhanced flame retardancy, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Refrigerant & Fire Suppressant Research: Investigated as a potential component in next-generation, environmentally regulated fluorocarbon blends.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in organic chemistry for bromination and as a source of perfluoroalkyl segments in complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromo-1,1,3,3,5,5-Hexafluoropentane
CAS No.	371-83-5
Molecular Formula	C5H2Br2F6
Molecular Weight	307.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentane, 1,5-dibromo-1,1,3,3,5,5-hexafluoro-; 1,5-Dibromo-1,1,3,3,5,5-hexafluoropentane; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane; Hexafluoroglutaryl bromide; Bis(bromodifluoromethyl)tetrafluoroethane
EINECS	206-740-5

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dibromo-1,1,3,3,5,5-hexafluoropentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.38

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