Description

4H,4'H-Octafluorobiphenyl is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its unique perfluorinated biphenyl structure offers exceptional chemical and thermal stability, making it a valuable precursor for high-performance polymers and liquid crystals. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where its fluorine content imparts desirable properties like enhanced lipophilicity and resistance to degradation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a key fluorinated core component in the production of high-performance liquid crystals for displays.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for engineering plastics, fluoropolymers, and other high-temperature resistant materials.
• Agrochemicals: Employed as an intermediate in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Organic Electronics: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for Suzuki coupling and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex fluorinated biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4H,4'H-Octafluorobiphenyl
CAS No.	3883-86-1
Molecular Formula	C12H2F8
Molecular Weight	298.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluorobiphenyl; 4,4'-Octafluorobiphenyl; Perfluorobiphenyl; Biphenyl, octafluoro-; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-octafluoro-; 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluorobiphenyl; NSC 51143; 4H,4'H-Octafluorobiphenyl
EINECS	223-413-8

Quality Control

Our 4H,4'H-Octafluorobiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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