Description

2-(Perfluorononyl)Ethylalcohol is a high-value fluorinated intermediate characterized by its unique perfluoroalkyl chain attached to an ethanol moiety. This structure is critical for imparting exceptional oil and water repellency, chemical resistance, and surface activity to final formulations. It is an essential building block for manufacturers in the specialty chemicals sector seeking to develop high-performance materials. Key industries that utilize this compound include advanced polymer production, specialty surfactants, and high-durability surface coatings.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer or intermediate for creating polymers with low surface energy, such as side-chain fluorinated polymers and polyfluoroalkyl acrylates.
• Surface Modifiers & Coatings: Used to formulate oil-, water-, and stain-resistant coatings for textiles, leather, paper, and non-woven fabrics.
• Performance Additives: Incorporated into lubricants, greases, and release agents to enhance performance under extreme conditions.
• Fire-Fighting Foams (Legacy/Historical): Historically used in the synthesis of certain fluorosurfactants for aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF).
• Specialty Chemical Intermediates: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing other fluorinated compounds like esters, ethers, and methacrylates.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Industry: Potential use in the development of hydrophobic and dielectric coatings for electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Perfluorononyl)Ethylalcohol
CAS No.	87017-97-8
Molecular Formula	C11H5F19O
Molecular Weight	514.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoroundecan-1-ol; 2-(Perfluorononyl)ethanol; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluorodecan-1-ol; 11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,17,17,18,18,18-Heptadecafluoro-1-octadecanol; 2-(Nonafluorobutyl)ethyl alcohol (common name for related structure); Fluorinated C11 alcohol; Perfluorononylethanol; F(CF2)9CH2CH2OH
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Perfluorononyl)Ethylalcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent composition, and reliable performance for your synthesis processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industrial chemical standards, and we support our clients' needs for regulatory documentation.

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 fluorides. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC or HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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