Description

1-Iodo-1,2-Bis(Perfluoro-n-Butyl)Ethane is a highly fluorinated organic iodide compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique perfluoroalkyl chains, which impart exceptional chemical and thermal stability, making it a key precursor for specialty materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance materials sectors who require precise fluorination to develop novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent for introducing perfluoroalkyl groups into novel pesticides and herbicides, improving their environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the creation of specialty fluoropolymers and surfactants with oil- and water-repellent properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in developing advanced coatings, liquid crystals, and electronic materials that require specific surface energy characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions and radical chemistry as a source of perfluoroalkyl and iodine functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-1,2-Bis(Perfluoro-n-Butyl)Ethane
CAS No.	53638-10-1
Molecular Formula	C10H4F18I
Molecular Weight	620.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(perfluorobutyl)-1-iodoethane; 1-Iodo-1,2-bis(nonafluorobutyl)ethane; Ethane, 1-iodo-1,2-bis(perfluorobutyl)-; Perfluoroalkyl iodide derivative; Rf-CHI-CH2-Rf (where Rf = C4F9); 1-Iodo-1,2-bis(perfluorobutyl)ethane; 1,2-Bis(nonafluorobutyl)-1-iodoethane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-1,2-Bis(Perfluoro-n-Butyl)Ethane is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL

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