Description

1,2,3,4,9,9,10,10-Octafluoro-1,4,4A,5,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-1,4-Ethanonaphthalene is a highly fluorinated bicyclic compound valued for its unique chemical structure and properties. This specialty chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, offering significant potential for modifying material characteristics. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where fluorination is employed to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key fluorinated precursor for developing new-generation pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Advanced Material Development: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers and coatings, imparting desirable properties such as chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D as a versatile, complex scaffold for exploring new fluorination reactions and catalytic cycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,9,9,10,10-Octafluoro-1,4,4A,5,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-1,4-Ethanonaphthalene
CAS No.	38255-93-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈F₈
Molecular Weight	304.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluoro-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,4-ethanonaphthalene; 1,4-Ethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,9,9,10,10-octafluoro-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-; 1,2,3,4,9,9,10,10-Octafluoro-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,4-ethanonaphthalene; Perfluoro-1,4-ethanonaphthalene derivative; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-based octafluoro compound
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,2,3,4,9,9,10,10-Octafluoro-1,4,4A,5,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-1,4-Ethanonaphthalene adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all critical parameters are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, maintaining the product at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) is recommended to ensure optimal stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent moisture ingress or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.