Description

Hexafluoroglutaric Anhydride is a highly reactive fluorinated organic compound, serving as a critical building block for advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in introducing perfluorinated glutarate moieties, which impart exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique surface properties to final products. This specialty chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring fluorinated components for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the hexafluoroglutaroyl group enhances product efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating fluorinated polyesters, polyamides, and epoxy resins with superior chemical, thermal, and weathering resistance.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Imparts oil, water, and stain repellency to textiles, membranes, and industrial surfaces through covalent bonding.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting materials, improving charge transport and environmental stability.
• Specialty Reagent for Organic Synthesis: Employed in acylations and as a precursor for other fluorinated anhydrides and acids in complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexafluoroglutaric Anhydride
CAS No.	376-68-1
Molecular Formula	C5F6O3
Molecular Weight	222.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoroglutaric Anhydride; Hexafluoropentanedioic Anhydride; 3,3,4,4,5,5-Hexafluoro-1,2-dioxane-5,6-dione; 3,3,4,4,5,5-Hexafluoroglutaric Anhydride; Glutaric Anhydride, 3,3,4,4,5,5-hexafluoro-; 1,2-Dioxane-5,6-dione, 3,3,4,4,5,5-hexafluoro-
EINECS	206-797-2

Quality Control

Our Hexafluoroglutaric Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid/organic solvent nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC or HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 1.0% (total)

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