Description

1,8-Bis(Trichlorosilylethyl)Hexadecafluorooctane is a highly fluorinated organosilicon compound featuring reactive trichlorosilyl groups. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for creating durable, hydrophobic, and oleophobic surfaces in advanced materials. It is essential for manufacturers in the specialty chemical and high-performance materials sectors seeking to incorporate fluorinated silane properties into their products.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: Key precursor for synthesizing fluorinated silane coupling agents used to impart water and oil repellency to glass, ceramics, and metals.
• Advanced Coatings: Building block for formulating high-performance, low-surface-energy coatings with exceptional chemical resistance and anti-fouling properties.
• Polymer Functionalization: Used to introduce fluorinated alkyl chains into polymers via hydrosilylation or other reactions, enhancing material hydrophobicity and stability.
• Nano-composite Materials: Serves as a functionalizing agent for silica nanoparticles and other inorganic fillers to improve dispersion and interfacial adhesion in fluoropolymer matrices.
• Electronic Materials: Potential intermediate in the production of dielectric materials and protective layers for microelectronics due to its fluorocarbon chain.
• Specialty Adhesives and Sealants: Imparts moisture resistance and durability when incorporated as a reactive modifier in high-end adhesive formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Bis(Trichlorosilylethyl)Hexadecafluorooctane
CAS No.	445303-83-3
Molecular Formula	C14H8Cl6F16Si2
Molecular Weight	762.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecafluoro-1,8-bis(2-trichlorosilylethyl)octane; 1,8-Bis(2-(trichlorosilyl)ethyl)perfluorooctane; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctane-1,8-diylbis(ethyltrichlorosilane); Perfluorooctyl-1,8-diethyltrichlorosilane; Bis(2-trichlorosilylethyl)perfluorooctane; Fluorinated organosilane intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,8-Bis(Trichlorosilylethyl)Hexadecafluorooctane adheres to a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC or NMR and impurity profiling, to ensure consistency and high purity suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis of the reactive trichlorosilyl groups. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or 19F NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Chloride Content (Titration)	Theoretical range
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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