Description

1,4,5,7,7,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.2]Octa-2,5-Diene is a highly fluorinated bicyclic diene compound, valued for its unique structural and electronic properties derived from its high fluorine content. This compound serves as a critical specialty fluorinated intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, enabling the introduction of perfluoroalkyl groups to enhance material performance. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates to improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, enhancing their efficacy and environmental profile.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Key monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty fluoropolymers with exceptional chemical resistance and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the development of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a diene in Diels-Alder reactions or a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry to create complex molecular architectures.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces in coatings and textile treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,5,7,7,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.2]Octa-2,5-Diene
CAS No.	31575-41-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇F₇
Molecular Weight	260.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptafluoro-2,3-dimethylbicyclo[2.2.2]octa-2,5-diene; 2,3-Dimethyl-1,4,5,7,7,8,8-heptafluorobicyclo[2.2.2]octa-2,5-diene; 1,4,5,7,7,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,3-dimethyl-2,5-octadiene bicyclo[2.2.2]octane derivative; Perfluorodimethylbicyclooctadiene; HFDMBOD; Fluorinated DMBOD; CAS 31575-41-4
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,4,5,7,7,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.2]Octa-2,5-Diene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay purity and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements, including compliance with relevant guidelines for advanced intermediates.

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). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Incompatible with strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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