Description

Methyl 3,5,6-Trichlorooctafluorohexanoate is a highly fluorinated and chlorinated organic ester, a specialty chemical building block valued for its unique combination of halogen atoms which impart significant chemical and thermal stability. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active ingredients, where its fluorinated backbone is essential for modifying surface properties and biological activity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for novel herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine and chlorine atoms enhance efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to create materials with exceptional oil, water, and chemical resistance for coatings and high-performance plastics.
• Surface Active Agent: Used in the formulation of fluorosurfactants and leveling agents for coatings and electronics applications.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in organic synthesis for introducing complex halogenated motifs into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,5,6-Trichlorooctafluorohexanoate
CAS No.	812-90-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl3F8O2
Molecular Weight	373.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,5,6-trichloroperfluorohexanoate; 3,5,6-Trichloroperfluorohexanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Perfluoro-3,5,6-trichlorohexanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,5,6-Trichlorooctafluorohexanoate; Methyl Ester of 3,5,6-Trichloroperfluorohexanoic Acid; Hexanoic acid, 3,5,6-trichlorooctafluoro-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3,5,6-Trichlorooctafluorohexanoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify purity and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong bases and sources of ignition. Due to its sensitivity to fluoride/strong alkali, ensure segregation from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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