Description

Bis(Perfluoro-tert-Butyl) Disulfide CAS NO 34880-30-3 is a highly fluorinated organic disulfide compound characterized by its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This unique perfluoroalkyl disulfide serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced materials science and specialty chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance polymer industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Fluorinated Polymer & Elastomer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or chain-transfer agent to introduce perfluoro-tert-butyl groups, enhancing chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of specialty polymers.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing the stable, lipophilic perfluoro-tert-butyl moiety into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Used in the formulation of advanced coatings to create ultra-hydrophobic, oleophobic, and chemically resistant surfaces for electronics, textiles, and aerospace components.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Imparts extreme pressure (EP) and anti-wear properties, as well as improved thermal-oxidative stability, to high-performance lubricants for demanding industrial applications.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the development of novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis, particularly in reactions requiring inert and non-coordinating environments.
• Electrolyte Additive for Batteries: Investigated for use in lithium-ion and other advanced battery systems to improve electrolyte stability and interface properties at electrodes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Perfluoro-tert-Butyl) Disulfide
CAS No.	34880-30-3
Molecular Formula	C8F18S2
Molecular Weight	538.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro-tert-butyl disulfide; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2-propyl disulfide; Di(perfluoro-tert-butyl) disulfide; Di(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propan-2-yl) disulfide; Bis(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)propan-2-yl) disulfide; (CF3)3CS-SC(CF3)3; PFTB disulfide
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Perfluoro-tert-Butyl) Disulfide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial-scale applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL

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