Description

Octafluorostyrene is a highly fluorinated aromatic monomer, a key building block for advanced polymers. Its unique chemical structure, featuring eight fluorine atoms, imparts exceptional properties such as high chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the specialty polymer, electronics, and advanced materials sectors, where performance under extreme conditions is critical.

Application

• Fluoropolymer Synthesis: A critical monomer for producing high-performance fluoropolymers and copolymers with enhanced chemical and thermal resistance.
• Specialty Coatings & Films: Used to formulate hydrophobic, oleophobic, and chemically inert coatings for electronics, aerospace, and industrial equipment.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a precursor in developing novel materials for lithography, low-dielectric-constant (low-k) insulators, and other microelectronic applications.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Acts as a key fluorinated synthon in the synthesis of complex molecules for life science applications.
• Surface Modification Agents: Employed to introduce fluorinated surfaces on various substrates to alter wettability and adhesion properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octafluorostyrene
CAS No.	652-23-3
Molecular Formula	C8H2F8
Molecular Weight	250.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorostyrene; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octafluorostyrene; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-β,2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorostyrene; Pentafluoro(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)ethylene; Vinylperfluorobenzene; α,β,2,3,4,5,6,7-Octafluorostyrene; OFS
EINECS	211-475-5

Quality Control

Our Octafluorostyrene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	1.60 - 1.65 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.