Description

1,2,3,4,5,8,9,9,10,10,11,11-Dodecafluoro-1,4,5,6,7,8-Hexahydro-1α,4α-Ethano-5α,8α-Methanonaphthalene is a highly fluorinated, cage-like hydrocarbon compound, valued for its unique structural and electronic properties. This specialty chemical serves as a critical advanced intermediate for the synthesis of high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced stability and specific functional characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorinated cage structure contributes to product efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing high-performance fluoropolymers with exceptional thermal, chemical, and weathering resistance.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for organic electronics, such as in the development of novel semiconductors or dielectric materials.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Potential intermediate for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in advanced display applications.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold for designing novel organometallic catalysts and ligands in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,5,8,9,9,10,10,11,11-Dodecafluoro-1,4,5,6,7,8-Hexahydro-1α,4α-Ethano-5α,8α-Methanonaphthalene
CAS No.	38339-63-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈F₁₂
Molecular Weight	428.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecafluorohexahydro-1α,4α-ethano-5α,8α-methanonaphthalene; Perfluoro-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1,4-methano-5,8-ethanonaphthalene; 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,9,10,10,11,11-Dodecafluoro-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; FC-75 (related trade series); Fluorinated cage hydrocarbon; Perfluorinated methanoethanonaphthalene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,9,10,10,11,11-Dodecafluoro-1,4,5,6,7,8-Hexahydro-1α,4α-Ethano-5α,8α-Methanonaphthalene adheres to a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with each shipment. We support compliance with REACH, FDA guidelines for drug intermediates, and other relevant global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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