Description

1-Bromo-3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluorohexane (CAS No. 38436-14-5) is a high-purity fluorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₄BrF₉ and IUPAC name 6-bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluorohexane. This specialty chemical features a perfluorinated carbon chain terminated by a bromine atom, making it a valuable intermediate for further functionalization in synthetic chemistry. Its unique structure combines the hydrophobic and oleophobic properties of perfluorinated compounds with the reactivity of an alkyl bromide, enabling applications in surface modification, polymer synthesis, and pharmaceutical intermediates. The product is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with high chemical stability under recommended storage conditions (2-8°C in inert atmosphere). Suitable for use in controlled environments by qualified professionals, this compound is ideal for research in fluorochemistry, materials science, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Properties

• CAS Number: 38436-14-5
• Complexity: 243
• IUPAC Name: 6-bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-hexane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4BrF9/c7-2-1-3(8,9)4(10,11)5(12,13)6(14,15)16/h1-2H2
• InChI Key: UDFSAZKDTBRQDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 325.93527
• Molecular Formula: C6H4BrF9
• Molecular Weight: 326.99
• SMILES: C(CBr)C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
• Monoisotopic Mass: 325.93527
• Synonyms: 1-Bromo-3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluorohexane, 812-971-5, 38436-14-5, 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorohexyl bromide, 6-bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluorohexane, MFCD00077576, Hexane, 6-bromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-, starbld0018800, SCHEMBL2495980, DTXSID50371297, UDFSAZKDTBRQDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BBL101962, STL555759, AKOS016015463, MS-20339, CS-0327493, NS00110531, S12066

Application

1-Bromo-3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-nonafluorohexane serves as a key building block for introducing perfluoroalkyl groups in organic synthesis. It is particularly valuable in the preparation of fluorinated surfactants and surface modifiers that impart oil- and water-repellent properties to materials. The compound finds application in pharmaceutical research for creating metabolically stable fluorinated analogs of bioactive molecules. Additionally, it is used in polymer chemistry to synthesize fluorinated monomers for specialty plastics with enhanced chemical resistance.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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