Description

1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4-Octafluorobutane is a high-purity fluorocarbon compound, also known as perfluorobutane, valued for its excellent chemical stability and low global warming potential. This product is engineered to meet the stringent demands of advanced manufacturing and research applications where performance and reliability are critical. It serves as a key material for industries including electronics, specialty chemicals, and refrigeration, where its unique properties are leveraged for precision processes.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as an etching and cleaning agent in the production of semiconductors and flat panel displays.
• Refrigerant & Heat Transfer Fluid: Serves as a component in low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends and specialized cooling systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block or intermediate in the synthesis of advanced fluorinated compounds and polymers.
• Aerosol Propellant: Employed in precision aerosol applications for electronics cleaning and other industrial uses requiring a non-flammable, stable propellant.
• Fire Suppression: A component in clean agent fire extinguishing systems where electrical non-conductivity and rapid vaporization are required.
• Laboratory & Analytical Use: Utilized as a standard or reagent in gas chromatography and other analytical techniques.
• Polymer Foaming Agent: Used in the production of specialty polymer foams to create fine, uniform cell structures.
• Dielectric Gas: Applied in high-voltage electrical equipment for its excellent insulating properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4-Octafluorobutane
CAS No.	662-35-1
Molecular Formula	C4H2F8
Molecular Weight	238.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorobutane; Octafluorobutane; FC-338; HFC-338; R-338; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4-Octafluorobutane; FC-338pcc; FBA; Fluorocarbon FC-338; HFC 338
EINECS	211-560-6

Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4-Octafluorobutane is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling, to confirm compliance with established specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. As a compressed gas/liquefied gas, cylinders must be secured upright and handled in accordance with all local and international regulations for pressurized containers. Keep container valve closed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 10 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 1 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 10 ppm
Oxygen (O2)	≤ 10 ppm
Nitrogen (N2)	≤ 50 ppm

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