Description

1,2,3,3,4,4,5,6-Octafluorotricyclo[4.4.0.02,5]Dec-8-Ene is a highly fluorinated, strained bicyclic alkene of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique polyfluorinated tricyclic structure makes it a valuable building block for introducing fluorinated motifs, which can dramatically alter the physical and chemical properties of target molecules. This specialty intermediate is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced stability, bioavailability, or surface characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing fluorinated segments into drug candidates to improve metabolic stability, membrane permeability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorination can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers with unique thermal, chemical, and surface properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Research: Employed in the design of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal materials for electronic displays and devices.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to create low-surface-energy coatings with oil- and water-repellent (omniphobic) characteristics.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Provides a rigid, fluorinated backbone for designing novel ligands in transition metal catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for exploring new reaction pathways and the effects of perfluorination on strained ring systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2,3,3,4,4,5,6-Octafluorotricyclo[4.4.0.02,5]Dec-8-Ene
CAS No.	77549-74-7
Molecular Formula	C10H4F8
Molecular Weight	276.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluorotricyclo[4.4.0.0²,⁵]dec-8-ene; 1,2,3,3,4,4,5,6-Octafluorotricyclo[4.4.0.0²,⁵]dec-8-ene; 3,3,4,4,5,6,7,8-Octafluorotricyclo[5.2.1.0²,⁶]dec-8-ene; Perfluorotricyclodecadiene (isomer); F8-Tricyclodecene; 77549-74-7 (CAS Registry Number)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2,3,3,4,4,5,6-Octafluorotricyclo[4.4.0.02,5]Dec-8-Ene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, critical for sensitive synthetic applications. Our quality assurance includes comprehensive analytical testing (GC, GC-MS, NMR) against established internal specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 2.0%; Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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