Description

1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluoro-1,3-Cyclohexadiene CAS NO 377-70-8 is a highly fluorinated cyclic diene compound, valued for its unique reactivity and properties derived from its perfluorinated structure. This specialty fluorochemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, offering a pathway to novel materials with enhanced stability and performance. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key fluorinated building block for creating new generations of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Advanced Material Precursor: A critical monomer or intermediate in the production of specialty fluoropolymers and functional materials with unique thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex, fluorinated ring systems for research and development.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use in the development of fluorinated dielectric fluids, etchants, or precursors for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Can be utilized in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for high-performance display applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluoro-1,3-Cyclohexadiene
CAS No.	377-70-8
Molecular Formula	C6H2F8
Molecular Weight	226.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluorocyclohexa-1,3-diene; Perfluoro-1,3-cyclohexadiene; 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-; 1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluorocyclohexa-1,3-diene; OFCHD
EINECS	206-815-1

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluoro-1,3-Cyclohexadiene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its reactive diene structure and fluorinated nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and to minimize potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.05%

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