Description

(Z)-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-Butene is a high-purity fluorinated olefin with the CAS number 692-49-9. This compound is valued for its unique combination of high volatility and gaseous state at ambient conditions, making it a critical intermediate and specialty fluid. It is essential for industries requiring advanced fluorochemical building blocks with specific reactivity and physical properties. Key applications include its use as a precursor in pharmaceutical synthesis, refrigerant development, and specialty polymer manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.
• Refrigerant & Heat Transfer Fluid Development: Used in research and formulation of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants and cooling agents.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine into polymers, enhancing properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in plasma etching and cleaning processes for semiconductors due to its gaseous nature and fluorine content.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the hexafluorobutene moiety in organic synthesis and material science.
• Propellant & Aerosol Formulations: Utilized in specialized aerosol systems where specific vapor pressure and inertness are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-Butene
CAS No.	692-49-9
Molecular Formula	C4H2F6
Molecular Weight	164.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-Hexafluoro-2-butene; cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-butene; HFO-1336mzz(Z); R-1336mzz(Z); trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-butene (isomer); 1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-butene; Fluorocarbon 1336mzz; 2-Butene, 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-, (Z)-
EINECS	211-740-8

Quality Control

Our (Z)-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2-Butene is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

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 and gaseous nature, cylinders must be secured upright and handled in accordance with all local regulations for pressurized gases. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomer Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 96.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 100 ppm
Non-condensable Gases	≤ 1.5%

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