Description

1,1,1-Trifluoro-6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2,4-heptanediol (CAS No. 2126159-01-9) is a high-purity fluorinated diol compound with the molecular formula C₉H₁₄F₆O₂. This specialty chemical features a unique structure containing two hydroxyl groups and multiple trifluoromethyl moieties, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and materials science applications. The compound is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid with ≥95% purity (GC). Its fluorinated backbone imparts exceptional chemical stability, lipophilicity, and potential surface-active properties. Researchers utilize this diol in the development of fluorinated polymers, surfactants, and pharmaceutical precursors where enhanced hydrophobicity and chemical resistance are desired. Proper handling under inert atmosphere is recommended due to moisture sensitivity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2126159-01-9
• Complexity: 231
• IUPAC Name: 1,1,1-trifluoro-6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)heptane-2,4-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H14F6O2/c1-5(2)3-6(16)4-7(17,8(10,11)12)9(13,14)15/h5-6,16-17H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: BIAKMRCXZKDOIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 268.08979866
• Molecular Formula: C9H14F6O2
• Molecular Weight: 268.20
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(CC(C(F)(F)F)(C(F)(F)F)O)O
• Topological: 40.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 268.08979866
• Synonyms: 1,1,1-TRIFLUORO-6-METHYL-2-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-2,4-HEPTANEDIOL, 2126159-01-9, SCHEMBL10170774, BIAKMRCXZKDOIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 1,1,1-Trifluoro-6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)heptane-2,4-diol, G75488

Application

This fluorinated diol serves as a key building block for synthesizing specialty fluoropolymers with improved chemical and thermal resistance. It finds application in developing advanced surfactants and coatings where low surface energy is critical. Researchers also employ it as a precursor for bioactive molecule synthesis in medicinal chemistry programs targeting improved metabolic stability.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us at support@atomfair.com

Disclaimer: Sold exclusively for laboratory research. Prohibited for commercial use, diagnostics, or human/animal applications. Buyers assume all compliance liability.