Description

Hexafluorobenzene is a highly fluorinated aromatic compound known for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This unique perfluorinated structure makes it a valuable intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring inert, non-reactive media or as a building block for complex fluorinated molecules.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key precursor in the production of complex fluorinated aromatic compounds for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Specialty Solvent: Used as an inert, high-performance solvent in reactions sensitive to protons or requiring non-polar, thermally stable media.
• Electronics Industry: Employed in the formulation of specialty cleaning agents and etching gases for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a fluorinated core structure in the development of advanced electronic display materials.
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Utilized as a fluorine-19 NMR reference standard or solvent due to its simple spectral signature.
• Dielectric Fluid: Investigated for use in high-voltage and high-temperature electrical insulation applications.
• Lubricant & Heat Transfer Fluid Additive: Imparts chemical inertness and thermal stability to advanced functional fluids.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexafluorobenzene
CAS No.	392-56-3
Molecular Formula	C6F6
Molecular Weight	186.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorobenzene; Benzene, hexafluoro-; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexafluorobenzene; HFB; C6F6; NSC 67845; UN 1993 (Flammable liquid)
EINECS	206-876-7

Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Store separately from strong bases and reactive materials. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%
Density at 20°C	1.61 - 1.63 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 80°C

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