Description

2-Bromo-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-Butene is a versatile fluorinated organic intermediate of significant commercial interest. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity, primarily due to the presence of both bromine and multiple fluorine atoms on an unsaturated butene backbone. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorinated segments into target molecules. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals where fluorination imparts desirable properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions to create complex, fluorinated organic structures.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a potential component or intermediate in next-generation fluorocarbon-based refrigerants and propellant blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-Butene
CAS No.	400-41-9
Molecular Formula	C4HBrF6
Molecular Weight	242.94 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-bromo-2-butene; 2-Bromohexafluoro-2-butene; Hexafluoro-2-bromo-2-butene; 2-Butene, 2-bromo-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-; Perfluoro-2-bromo-2-butene; (E/Z)-2-Bromo-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene; BrC(CF3)=C(CF3)H
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-Butene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain purity and stability. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Isomer Ratio (GC)	Reported on COA

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