Description

1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene is a highly fluorinated bicyclic olefin, a specialized building block prized for its unique structural and electronic properties. This compound is critical for advanced material science, enabling the development of next-generation polymers and functional materials with enhanced performance characteristics. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring high thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing high-performance fluoropolymers with exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness, and low dielectric constants for electronics and aerospace.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a sophisticated synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the synthesis of modern, high-efficacy pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorinated bicyclic structure can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved charge transport and device efficiency.
• Surface Modification Agents: Employed to create low-surface-energy coatings that provide water, oil, and stain repellency for textiles, membranes, and specialty paints.
• Lithography & Semiconductor Processing: Investigated as a potential precursor for etching gases or as a component in photoresists for advanced semiconductor manufacturing nodes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene
CAS No.	31462-62-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4F8
Molecular Weight	228.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene; 1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluoro-2-bicyclo[2.2.2]octene; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene, 1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-; Perfluorobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene (common name); OFBCO; 31462-62-1 (CAS); Octafluorinated bicyclic olefin
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2,3,4,5,5,6,6-Octafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the stringent purity and consistency requirements of our global clientele. Our quality management system is designed to support advanced R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by GC, GC-MS, and NMR is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is sensitive to strong alkalis and fluorides; ensure it is stored separately from such materials. For long-term storage, consider keeping the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-Volatile Residue	≤ 0.05%

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