Description

Bicyclo(2.2.0)Hexa-2,5-Diene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexafluoro- is a highly fluorinated bicyclic organic compound, also known as Hexafluorobenzvalene, valued for its unique strained structure and reactivity as a versatile fluorinated building block. This specialty chemical is essential for advanced research and development in materials science and pharmaceutical chemistry, where its distinct electronic properties are leveraged. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, exploiting fluorine's metabolic stability and bioavailability enhancement.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of fluorine atoms can improve efficacy, selectivity, and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance fluoropolymers with exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low surface energy properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to develop novel fluorinated ligands and catalysts for more efficient and selective synthetic transformations.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors for use in OLEDs, OFETs, and other electronic devices.
• Energetic Materials Research: Studied for its potential application in the formulation of high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) due to its strained ring system and high fluorine content.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Bicyclo(2.2.0)Hexa-2,5-Diene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexafluoro-
CAS No.	6733-01-3
Molecular Formula	C6F6
Molecular Weight	186.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexafluorobenzvalene; Benzvalene, hexafluoro-; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexafluorobicyclo[2.2.0]hexa-2,5-diene; Perfluorobenzvalene; Bicyclo[2.2.0]hexa-2,5-diene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexafluoro-; Hexafluorinated Benzvalene; F6Benzvalene
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Quality Control

Every batch of Bicyclo(2.2.0)Hexa-2,5-Diene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexafluoro- is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity, consistency, and traceability. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. For long-term stability, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Non-Volatile Residue	≤ 0.1%

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