Description

3-Perfluorooctyl-2-Iodopropanol is a specialized fluorinated organic intermediate featuring a unique combination of a perfluorinated alkyl chain and a reactive iodopropanol moiety. This compound matters for its ability to impart extreme hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and chemical resistance when incorporated into polymers or used as a surface modifier. Industrial R&D chemists and material scientists in the advanced coatings, specialty polymer, and surface treatment sectors need this high-value building block to develop next-generation performance materials.

Application

• Fluorinated Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for creating polymers with exceptional oil, water, and stain repellency.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to graft fluorinated chains onto various substrates (textiles, glass, metals) to create low-surface-energy, non-stick coatings.
• Specialty Additives: Incorporated into lubricants, paints, and sealants to enhance their chemical resistance and durability.
• Pharmaceutical & Agro-chemical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of fluorinated active ingredients, leveraging the metabolic stability of the perfluorooctyl group.
• Material Science R&D: Employed in research for developing novel fluorinated surfactants, electrolytes, and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Perfluorooctyl-2-Iodopropanol
CAS No.	38550-45-7
Molecular Formula	C11H6F17IO
Molecular Weight	628.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl Iodide, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluorodecyl Iodide; 2-Iodo-3-(perfluorooctyl)propan-1-ol; 3-(Perfluorooctyl)-2-iodo-1-propanol; 1-Iodo-3-(perfluorooctyl)propan-2-ol (isomer); Perfluorooctylethyl Iodide derivative; F17C10CH2CHICH2OH; Heptadecafluorodecyl iodopropanol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Perfluorooctyl-2-Iodopropanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure the product meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and organic iodide content, prolonged exposure to light or heat should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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