Description

5,5,6,6,7,7-Hexafluoro-1,3-Dioxocane is a specialized fluorinated cyclic acetal, a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a 1,3-dioxocane ring with a perfluoroalkyl segment, provides exceptional chemical stability and specific reactivity, making it a critical intermediate for performance materials. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where its fluorine content imparts desirable properties like enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability to target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), enhancing drug bioavailability and metabolic resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms improve efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier for fluoropolymers and high-performance resins, contributing to properties like chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Functions as a versatile fluorinating agent or protecting group in complex organic transformations within R&D laboratories.
• Surface Modification Reagents: Used to create fluorinated surfaces that are hydrophobic, oleophobic, and resistant to fouling.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5,6,6,7,7-Hexafluoro-1,3-Dioxocane
CAS No.	36301-46-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6F6O2
Molecular Weight	236.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5,6,6,7,7-Hexafluoro-1,3-dioxocane; 1,3-Dioxocane, 5,5,6,6,7,7-hexafluoro-; Hexafluorodioxocane; 5,5,6,6,7,7-Hexafluoro-1,3-dioxacyclooctane; Perfluoroalkyl-1,3-dioxocane; Fluorinated cyclic acetal; HFDO
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Quality Control

Our 5,5,6,6,7,7-Hexafluoro-1,3-Dioxocane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and inert atmosphere due to potential moisture sensitivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.