Description

Octafluoroadipoyl Fluoride is a highly fluorinated acid fluoride derivative of adipic acid, serving as a critical fluorinated building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce perfluorinated segments, imparting exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy to final materials. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, particularly for creating high-performance fluoropolymers and surface modifiers.

Application

• Fluoropolymer Synthesis: A key monomer or intermediate for producing high-performance polymers with enhanced chemical and thermal resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to modify bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemicals: Serves as a building block for creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Surface Modification Agents: Imparts oil-, water-, and stain-repellent properties to textiles, coatings, and materials.
• Specialty Surfactants & Fluids: Used in the formulation of fluorosurfactants and high-stability heat transfer fluids.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes: Investigated as a component or precursor for novel fluorinated electrolyte additives to improve battery safety and performance.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing perfluorinated chains in complex molecule construction for research and development.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Octafluoroadipoyl Fluoride
CAS No.	37881-62-2
Molecular Formula	C6F8O2
Molecular Weight	276.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoroadipoyl Fluoride; Octafluorohexanedioyl Difluoride; Hexanedioyl Difluoride, Octafluoro-; 1,6-Difluoro-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-dodecafluorohexane (incorrect but common misnomer); Adipoyl Fluoride, Octafluoro-; Perfluorohexanedioyl Difluoride; OFAF
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Quality Control

Every batch of Octafluoroadipoyl Fluoride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure product integrity through rigorous analytical controls including GC, NMR, and FTIR to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acid Fluoride Content	≥ 99.0% (as C6F8O2)

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