Description

Hexafluoroglutaryl Chloride is a highly reactive, bifunctional acyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical fluorinated building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in introducing both a reactive acid chloride group and a perfluorinated carbon chain, enabling the creation of novel materials with enhanced properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop products with improved stability, lipophilicity, or unique surface characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for introducing fluorinated moieties into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to modulate metabolism, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorinated segment can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with high chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric materials for display and semiconductor applications.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Used to create fluorinated surfaces that are hydrophobic, oleophobic, and resistant to corrosion.
• Organic Synthesis & Reagent: A versatile reagent in organic chemistry for acylations and as a precursor to other hexafluoroglutaric acid derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexafluoroglutaryl Chloride
CAS No.	678-77-3
Molecular Formula	C5Cl2F6O2
Molecular Weight	264.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoroglutaryl Chloride; Hexafluoropentanedioyl Dichloride; 3,3,4,4,5,5-Hexafluoropentanedioyl Dichloride; Glutaryl Chloride, Hexafluoro-; 1,5-Dichloro-3,3,4,4,5,5-hexafluoro-1,5-pentanedione
EINECS	211-667-5

Quality Control

Our Hexafluoroglutaryl Chloride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC or HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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