Description

1,2,3,4,5,8-Hexafluoro-6-Methylnaphthalene is a highly fluorinated aromatic compound that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a perfluorinated naphthalene core with a methyl substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for developing materials with specialized electronic and surface properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel fluorinated molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, where fluorine atoms can enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing new-generation fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for n-type semiconductors, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for high-performance displays.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: The fluorinated backbone contributes to low surface energy, making it useful for creating hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile scaffold in academic and industrial research to explore new reactions and properties of polyfluorinated aromatics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,2,3,4,5,8-Hexafluoro-6-Methylnaphthalene
CAS No.	38339-71-8
Molecular Formula	C11H4F6
Molecular Weight	250.14 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-1,2,3,4,5,8-hexafluoronaphthalene; Hexafluoromethylnaphthalene; 1,2,3,4,5,8-Hexafluoro-6-methyl-naphthalene; Naphthalene, 1,2,3,4,5,8-hexafluoro-6-methyl-; 38339-71-8; 6-Methylhexafluoronaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4,5,8-Hexafluoro-6-Methylnaphthalene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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