Description

1-Iodo-2-(Heptafluoroisopropyl)Cyclohexane is a high-value, specialty fluorinated organic intermediate. This compound is significant for its unique combination of a cyclohexyl backbone, an iodine substituent, and a highly fluorinated isopropyl group, which imparts exceptional chemical stability and specific reactivity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly for introducing the metabolically stable heptafluoroisopropyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty fluoropolymers and surface modification agents to impart oil- and water-repellent properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Investigated as a precursor for fluorine-containing components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it a valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex fluorinated architectures.
• Radical Chemistry Studies: Acts as a potential source of fluorinated radicals or as a model compound in reaction mechanism studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-2-(Heptafluoroisopropyl)Cyclohexane
CAS No.	4316-00-1
Molecular Formula	C9H10F7I
Molecular Weight	378.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropan-2-yl)cyclohexyl iodide; (Heptafluoroisopropyl)cyclohexyl iodide; 1-Iodo-2-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoro-2-propyl)cyclohexane; Cyclohexane, 1-iodo-2-(heptafluoroisopropyl)-; 2-(Heptafluoroisopropyl)cyclohexyl Iodide; 4316-00-1; NSC 163082
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Iodo-2-(Heptafluoroisopropyl)Cyclohexane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your precise research and development requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the light-sensitive nature of the compound, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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