Description

Perfluorocyclohexanecarbonitrile is a highly fluorinated, volatile organic compound characterized by its unique perfluorocyclohexyl backbone and reactive nitrile group. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile intermediate for synthesizing advanced fluorinated materials where exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy are required. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance fluoropolymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging the metabolic stability and lipophilicity imparted by the perfluorinated ring.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluoropolymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, low dielectric constants, and superior thermal properties.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Employed to impart oil- and water-repellent (omniphobic) characteristics to textiles, electronics, and membranes.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric fluids for high-performance electronics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in nucleophilic substitution and cycloaddition reactions to introduce perfluorocyclohexyl groups into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorocyclohexanecarbonitrile
CAS No.	51579-56-7
Molecular Formula	C7F11N
Molecular Weight	259.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(cyclohexanecarbonitrile); Perfluorocyclohexyl cyanide; Dodecafluorocyclohexanecarbonitrile; 1-Cyano-perfluorocyclohexane; FC-6 Nitrile; C6F11CN; (Perfluorocyclohexyl)methanenitrile; Hexadecafluorocyclohexanecarbonitrile (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Every batch of Perfluorocyclohexanecarbonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Comprehensive testing includes identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, purity determination by GC, and control of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL
Boiling Point	~145-150°C

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