Description

3,3,4,4,7,7,8,8-Octafluoro-1-Iododecane is a high-value, multi-fluorinated organic iodide compound, distinguished by its unique perfluoroalkyl segment. This structure is critical for introducing both fluorine and iodine functionalities into target molecules, enabling precise tuning of material properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring specific lipophilicity, stability, and reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where fluorination is employed to enhance metabolic stability, membrane permeability, and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Material Science & Surface Modification: Employed to synthesize fluorinated surfactants, coatings, and polymers that impart oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to enhanced performance and stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as an alkyl iodide reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Negishi, Suzuki-Miyaura) to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Radical Chemistry & Telomerization: Utilized in radical-mediated processes and telomerization reactions to create specialized fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,4,4,7,7,8,8-Octafluoro-1-Iododecane
CAS No.	40723-82-8
Molecular Formula	C10H8F8I
Molecular Weight	416.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-3,3,4,4,7,7,8,8-octafluorodecane; Octafluoro-1-iododecane; 3,3,4,4,7,7,8,8-Octafluorodecyl Iodide; 1-Iodoperfluorooctylethane; Perfluorooctylethyl Iodide; F(CF2)4CH2CH2(CF2)4I
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,4,4,7,7,8,8-Octafluoro-1-Iododecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, 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 stringent requirements for research and process 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.9 g/mL

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