Description

2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-4,4'-Dinitro-1,1'-Biphenyl is a highly fluorinated biphenyl derivative, distinguished by its unique combination of electron-withdrawing nitro and fluorine groups. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex organic molecules, particularly in high-performance material science. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging fluorine's ability to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorinated biphenyl core can contribute to increased efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials, essential for displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its electronic properties and molecular rigidity.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and dielectric properties for advanced engineering plastics and coatings.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis, potentially improving reaction selectivity and efficiency.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A critical compound for fundamental studies in fluorine chemistry and the development of new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-4,4'-Dinitro-1,1'-Biphenyl
CAS No.	3905-96-2
Molecular Formula	C12H2F8N2O4
Molecular Weight	390.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluorodinitrobiphenyl; 4,4'-Dinitro-2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-octafluorobiphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-octafluoro-4,4'-dinitro-; Perfluorodinitrobiphenyl; OFDNB; 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-4,4'-dinitrobiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-4,4'-Dinitro-1,1'-Biphenyl is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR are employed. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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