Description

1-Iodo-4-(Perfluorohexyl)Butane is a specialized fluorinated organic iodide compound, serving as a critical building block for introducing perfluoroalkyl chains into target molecules. Its unique structure combines a reactive iodoalkyl terminus with a highly hydrophobic and oleophobic perfluorohexyl segment, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials with tailored surface properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, particularly for developing surfactants, coatings, and bioactive molecules with enhanced stability and performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates to improve metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with increased environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Specialty Surfactants & Coatings: A fundamental building block for manufacturing high-performance fluorosurfactants and water/oil repellent coatings for textiles, electronics, and aerospace applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and self-assembling monolayers (SAMs) with unique surface energies.
• Fluorinated Labeling Reagents: Utilized in analytical chemistry and biochemistry to introduce fluorinated tags for detection and tracking purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-4-(Perfluorohexyl)Butane
CAS No.	38565-61-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆F₁₃I
Molecular Weight	548.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Perfluorohexyl)-1-iodobutane; 1-Iodo-4-(perfluorohexyl)butane; 4-(Perfluorohexyl)butyl iodide; Perfluorohexylbutyl iodide; C6F13C4H8I; 1-Iodo-4-(tridecafluorohexyl)butane; 4-(Tridecafluorohexyl)-1-iodobutane; n-Perfluorohexylbutyl iodide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-4-(Perfluorohexyl)Butane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (¹H, ¹⁹F), GC, and HPLC analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
¹H NMR	Conforms
¹⁹F NMR	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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