Description

7,7,8,9,9,9-Hexafluorononanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity fluorinated organic compound, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique properties imparted by the hexafluoroalkyl segment, which enhances stability, hydrophobicity, and surface activity in final products. This ester is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging fluorine's metabolic stability and bioavailability enhancement.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorinated chain improves weather resistance and biological activity.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating fluoropolymers and surface coatings with superior chemical resistance, low surface energy, and durability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A precursor for fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids used in display technologies and electronic applications.
• Surfactant & Fluorosurfactant Production: Intermediate for manufacturing high-performance surfactants with exceptional wetting, leveling, and anti-foaming properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for introducing perfluoroalkyl groups into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,7,8,9,9,9-Hexafluorononanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	77456-15-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₄F₆O₂
Molecular Weight	280.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 7,7,8,9,9,9-hexafluorononanoate; Methyl 3,3,4,5,5,5-hexafluoropentylbutanoate; Nonanoic acid, 7,7,8,9,9,9-hexafluoro-, methyl ester; Hexafluorononanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl perfluorohexylpropionate; F-hexyl propionate methyl ester; 3-(Perfluorohexyl)propionic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 7,7,8,9,9,9-Hexafluorononanoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades (e.g., >98%, >99%) to meet specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.3 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.35

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