Description

Hexafluoroisobutene is a highly versatile fluorinated olefin with the CAS number 382-10-5, valued for its unique chemical structure and reactivity. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the introduction of fluorine-containing groups to enhance material properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop products with improved stability, lipophilicity, and performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluoropolymer Modification: Used to introduce fluorinated side chains or cross-links, improving the chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of polymers.
• Specialty Chemicals & Surfactants: Intermediate for producing high-performance fluorinated surfactants, solvents, and coatings.
• Electronic Chemicals: Potential use in the deposition of thin films or as a precursor for specialty gases used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in organic and medicinal chemistry for exploring new fluorination methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexafluoroisobutene
CAS No.	382-10-5
Molecular Formula	C4H2F6
Molecular Weight	164.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-butene; Perfluoroisobutylene; HFIB; Isobutene, hexafluoro-; 2-Butene, 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-; (CF3)2C=CH2; Perfluoroisobutene; 1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluorobut-2-ene
EINECS	206-848-7

Quality Control

Our Hexafluoroisobutene is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, this product must be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. It is incompatible with strong bases and should be kept separate. For long-term storage, keep under an inert atmosphere in a certified pressure-rated cylinder.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (by GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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