Description

1,4,5,5,6,6-Hexafluoro-7-[(Z)-Fluoromethylene]Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene is a highly fluorinated bicyclic alkene, a specialized building block prized for its unique electronic and steric properties derived from its dense fluorine substitution. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in materials science, where it serves as a precursor for high-performance polymers and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced stability and specific reactivity profiles.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for developing fluorinated polymers with exceptional chemical resistance, low surface energy, and high thermal stability for coatings and specialty plastics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the fluorinated bicyclic structure can modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a sophisticated building block for creating new-generation herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental profiles and efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials due to its polarizability and stability.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized to synthesize novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis, enabling unique reaction pathways in fine chemical synthesis.
• Surface Modification Agents: Acts as a precursor for creating surface treatments that impart oil, water, and stain repellency to textiles and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,5,5,6,6-Hexafluoro-7-[(Z)-Fluoromethylene]Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene
CAS No.	31503-76-1
Molecular Formula	C9H4F7
Molecular Weight	242.12 g/mol
Synonyms	7-(Fluoromethylene)-1,4,5,5,6,6-hexafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene; (Z)-7-(Fluoromethylene)-1,4,5,5,6,6-hexafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene; 1,4,5,5,6,6-Hexafluoro-7-(fluoromethylene)bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene; Perfluorinated Bicyclic Alkene; HFBFO; Fluorinated BCO Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 1,4,5,5,6,6-Hexafluoro-7-[(Z)-Fluoromethylene]Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for advanced intermediates and can tailor purity grades to meet specific research or production requirements.

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 bases and fluorides; keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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