Description

4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohex-2-En-1-Ol is a high-value fluorinated building block characterized by its unique heptafluoroalkyl chain and terminal alcohol functionality. This compound matters for its ability to impart exceptional hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and chemical stability to advanced materials, making it a critical intermediate in specialty synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance materials industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, where the fluorinated moiety can improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Surfactants & Polymers: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating surfactants with superior wetting properties and polymers with high thermal and chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals for displays and dielectric fluids for electronics due to its low polarizability and high stability.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to graft fluorinated chains onto surfaces, providing durable water, oil, and stain repellency for textiles, coatings, and medical devices.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic additions, and other transformations to introduce complex fluorinated segments into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohex-2-En-1-Ol
CAS No.	37759-88-9
Molecular Formula	C6H5F7O
Molecular Weight	226.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptafluorohex-2-en-1-ol; 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluoro-2-hexen-1-ol; 2-Hexen-1-ol, 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluoro-; 1H,1H,2H-Heptafluoro-1-hexen-3-ol; 3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoro-1-penten-1-ol (tautomeric form); F-hexenol (abbrev.); Perfluoroalkyl vinyl alcohol derivative
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Quality Control

Our 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohex-2-En-1-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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