Description

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propane is a highly fluorinated hydrocarbon compound valued for its unique combination of chemical inertness and volatility. This specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and functional fluid in advanced manufacturing processes where stability under demanding conditions is paramount. It is essential for R&D and production in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials sectors seeking high-performance fluorinated components.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as a precision cleaning agent and etching gas in semiconductor fabrication.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key fluorinating agent or solvent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Refrigerant & Heat Transfer: Serves as a component in specialized low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends.
• Fire Suppression: Employed in advanced fire extinguishing systems as a clean, effective suppressant.
• Polymer & Material Science: Utilized as a monomer or modifier to impart fluorinated properties to polymers, enhancing chemical and thermal resistance.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a solvent or mobile phase component in specialized chromatographic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Propane
CAS No.	382-24-1
Molecular Formula	C4F12
Molecular Weight	300.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(2-methylpentan-3-one); Perfluoro-2-methylpentan-3-one; FK-5-1-12; Novec 1230 (Trade Name); 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2-propanone; Dodecafluoro-2-methylpentan-3-one; Hexafluoro(trifluoromethyl)propane; Perfluoroisopropyl methyl ketone
EINECS	206-858-6

Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and FTIR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use to prevent loss and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 10 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 1 ppm

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