Description

2,3-Dibromo-2-Chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutane is a specialized halogenated fluorocarbon compound with the CAS number 63573-66-0. This high-value intermediate is critical for applications requiring precise fluorination and bromination chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated or brominated motifs for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of fluorine and bromine atoms can significantly alter biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and fluorinated materials with unique thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Employed in the creation of novel fluorinated organic compounds for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Refrigerant & Fire Suppressant Formulation: Acts as a potential component or intermediate in the development of next-generation fluorocarbon-based refrigerants and fire-extinguishing agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for introducing bromine and fluorine functional groups into complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dibromo-2-Chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutane
CAS No.	63573-66-0
Molecular Formula	C4HBr2ClF6
Molecular Weight	328.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-2,3-dibromo-2-chlorobutane; 2-Chloro-2,3-dibromo-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane; DBCHFB; Hexafluorobutane derivative; Halogenated fluorocarbon 63573-66-0; 2,3-Dibromo-2-chlorohexafluorobutane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dibromo-2-Chloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexafluorobutane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reactive metals. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%

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