Description

1,2,4,5,5,6,6-Heptafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene is a highly fluorinated bicyclic olefin, a specialized fluorochemical building block prized for its unique structural and electronic properties. This compound is critical for advanced material science, where its high fluorine content and rigid bicyclic framework impart exceptional chemical stability, low surface energy, and valuable dielectric characteristics. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients, coatings, and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing fluorinated bicyclic motifs into drug candidates to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorinated structure contributes to improved efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymers to create materials with enhanced chemical resistance, low dielectric constants for electronics, and improved weatherability.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Acts as a precursor for surface-active agents that provide oil, water, and stain repellency to textiles, papers, and membranes.
• Lithography & Electronics: Investigated as a potential component in photoresists or dielectric fluids for semiconductor manufacturing due to its volatility and fluorine content.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions to construct complex, fluorinated molecular architectures for research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4,5,5,6,6-Heptafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene
CAS No.	31462-65-4
Molecular Formula	C8H3F7
Molecular Weight	232.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene; 1,2,4,5,5,6,6-Heptafluoro-2-bicyclo[2.2.2]octene; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene, 1,2,4,5,5,6,6-heptafluoro-; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6-Heptafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-1-ene; Perfluorobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene (common name); HFBCO (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,4,5,5,6,6-Heptafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, NMR, and fluorine content analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases. Due to its high volatility, ensure containers are securely sealed. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.