Description

3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluorobiphenyl-4,4'-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, fluorinated aromatic dicarboxylic acid building block of significant importance in advanced materials science. Its rigid, electron-deficient biphenyl core, functionalized with fluorine atoms and carboxylic acid groups, makes it a critical precursor for synthesizing high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D and production in industries focused on creating next-generation materials with enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and unique optical or electronic properties.

Application

• High-Performance Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing polyimides (PIs), polyamides (PAs), and polyesters, imparting exceptional thermal stability, low dielectric constant, and chemical resistance for aerospace, electronics, and automotive applications.
• Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs): Serves as a difunctional monomer in the manufacture of LCPs used in high-precision connectors, circuit boards, and optical films.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Acts as an organic linker for constructing fluorinated MOFs with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Used as a sophisticated building block in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery and crop protection agents.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Incorporated into formulations requiring superior weatherability, barrier properties, and adhesion to difficult substrates.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in electron-transport materials, semiconductors, and other optoelectronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluorobiphenyl-4,4'-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	31381-91-6
Molecular Formula	C14H6F4O4
Molecular Weight	314.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Biphenyldicarboxylic Acid, 3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluoro-; 2,2',6,6'-Tetrafluorobiphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic Acid; 3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluoro-4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic Acid; 3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxylic Acid; Tetrafluorobiphenyldicarboxylic Acid; TFBPDA; TFBDA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3',5,5'-Tetrafluorobiphenyl-4,4'-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). The product is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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