Description

1,4,5,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12-Dodecafluoro-1,4,4A,5,8,8A-Hexahydro-2,3-Dimethyl-1,4:5,8-Diethanonaphthalene is a highly fluorinated, polycyclic organic compound with a complex, cage-like structure, offering unique chemical and physical properties. This specialty fluorochemical is valued for its exceptional stability and specific reactivity, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material synthesis. 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 performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where the fluorinated structure can enhance activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty fluoropolymers and high-performance resins with superior chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Investigated for use in the formulation of fluorinated liquid crystals for displays and as a dielectric fluid or heat transfer medium in specialized electronic applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in academic and industrial research as a unique, sterically hindered substrate for studying novel fluorination reactions and catalytic processes.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to create low-energy, hydrophobic, and oleophobic surface coatings for textiles, optics, and industrial equipment.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,5,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12-Dodecafluoro-1,4,4A,5,8,8A-Hexahydro-2,3-Dimethyl-1,4:5,8-Diethanonaphthalene
CAS No.	31463-44-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₂F₁₂
Molecular Weight	456.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecafluorodimethyldiethanonaphthalene; Perfluorinated Dimethyl-Diethanonaphthalene Derivative; 1,4:5,8-Diethano-2,3-dimethyl-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4,5,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12-dodecafluoronaphthalene; Hexahydro-dodecafluoro-dimethyl-diethanonaphthalene; Cage Fluorocarbon Intermediate; FC-Intermediate 31463-44-2
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,4,5,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12-Dodecafluoro-1,4,4A,5,8,8A-Hexahydro-2,3-Dimethyl-1,4:5,8-Diethanonaphthalene adheres to a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR (¹H, ¹⁹F, ¹³C), HPLC, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications, ensuring reliable supply and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is sensitive to strong alkalis and fluorides; keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.