Description

3,3’,4,4’,5,5’-Hexafluoro-1,1’-Biphenyl is a highly fluorinated biphenyl derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced material science and pharmaceutical chemistry. Its unique perfluorinated aromatic structure provides exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low surface energy, making it invaluable for creating high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the electronics, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors for synthesizing novel liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing high-performance, fluorinated polyarylethers and polyimides used in aerospace and electronics for their thermal and chemical stability.
• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): Serves as a core intermediate in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for high-resolution displays.
• Organic Semiconductor Materials: Used in the development of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a sophisticated building block for introducing fluorinated biphenyl motifs into potential drug candidates, enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredients: Employed in the synthesis of novel, fluorinated herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Specialty Coatings & Additives: Imparts hydrophobicity and oleophobicity to surface coatings, lubricants, and release agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3’,4,4’,5,5’-Hexafluoro-1,1’-Biphenyl
CAS No.	505058-38-8
Molecular Formula	C12H4F6
Molecular Weight	262.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro-3,3',4,4',5,5'-biphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 3,3',4,4',5,5'-hexafluoro-; Hexafluorobiphenyl; 3,3',4,4',5,5'-Hexafluorobiphenyl; Decafluorobiphenyl (common misnomer); F6-Biphenyl; F6BP; 2,2',3,3',5,5'-Hexafluoro-1,1'-biphenyl (isomer)
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Quality Control

Our 3,3’,4,4’,5,5’-Hexafluoro-1,1’-Biphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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