Description

Perfluoro-3,6-Dioxaoctane-1,8-Dioic Acid is a high-purity, fully fluorinated dicarboxylic acid derivative, valued for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability imparted by the perfluorinated ether backbone. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in the synthesis of advanced fluorinated materials, where its unique properties are essential. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for creating novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where enhanced metabolic stability or lipophilicity is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Surfactant Production: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the creation of high-performance fluoropolymers, elastomers, and specialty surfactants with oil- and water-repellent properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for developing new coatings, membranes, and electronic materials that demand extreme chemical resistance and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorinated components for advanced display and lighting technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-3,6-Dioxaoctane-1,8-Dioic Acid
CAS No.	55621-21-1
Molecular Formula	C6F10O6
Molecular Weight	358.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10-Hexadecafluoro-4,7-dioxadecane-1,10-dioic Acid; Perfluoro(3,6-dioxaoctanedioic Acid); 3,6-Dioxa-1,8-octanedioic Acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10-hexadecafluoro-; Hexadecafluoro-3,6-dioxaoctanedioic Acid; PFDOD Acid; FC-26 Diacid
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Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-3,6-Dioxaoctane-1,8-Dioic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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