Description

Decafluoro(Pentafluoroethyl)Cyclohexanesulphonyl Fluoride is a highly fluorinated sulfonyl fluoride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique perfluorinated structure provides exceptional stability and reactivity, making it a valuable precursor for specialty materials. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Specialty Polymer Production: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for high-performance fluoropolymers with exceptional chemical and thermal resistance.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts oil-, water-, and stain-repellent properties to textiles, coatings, and membranes.
• Lithography and Electronics: Potential application in the development of photoresists and etching agents for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in organic and medicinal chemistry for introducing the sulfonyl fluoride functional group into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decafluoro(Pentafluoroethyl)Cyclohexanesulphonyl Fluoride
CAS No.	68156-06-9
Molecular Formula	C8F16O2S
Molecular Weight	500.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(ethylcyclohexanesulfonyl fluoride); 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Decadecafluoro-6-(pentafluoroethyl)cyclohexane-1-sulfonyl fluoride; (Perfluoroethylcyclohexyl)sulfonyl fluoride; Pentafluoroethylperfluorocyclohexanesulfonyl fluoride; FC-98 (potential trade name); F-98 Sulfonyl Fluoride; Perfluorinated Sulfonyl Fluoride Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of Decafluoro(Pentafluoroethyl)Cyclohexanesulphonyl Fluoride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, IR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We operate under a quality system aligned with cGMP principles for industrial chemical manufacture.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative and high volatility, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep separated from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (Titration)	≤ 0.05%

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