Description

Perfluoro-p-Xylene is a highly fluorinated aromatic compound characterized by its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This unique fluorocarbon is a critical building block and intermediate in advanced material science and specialty chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance polymer sectors for developing novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer or precursor for the development of specialty fluoropolymers and perfluorinated materials with high thermal and chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the introduction of perfluoroaromatic groups can alter bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a building block for creating new-generation pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a fluorinated core structure in the development of organic electronic materials for displays and lighting applications.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to impart hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces in specialty coatings.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Functions as a precursor for synthesizing fluorinated ligands used in catalysis to enhance reaction selectivity and catalyst stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-p-Xylene
CAS No.	651-89-8
Molecular Formula	C8F10
Molecular Weight	346.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octafluoro-p-xylene; Octafluoro-p-xylene; p-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 1,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; α,α,α',α'-Tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)-p-xylene; Perfluoro-1,4-dimethylbenzene; PFX
EINECS	211-477-5

Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-p-Xylene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.7 g/mL
Boiling Point	~142-144 °C

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