Description

2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluorohexane-1,6-diol (CAS No. 355-74-8) is a high-purity fluorinated diol with the molecular formula C₆H₆F₈O₂. This compound features a fully fluorinated central carbon chain terminated by hydroxyl groups, offering unique chemical and physical properties such as enhanced hydrophobicity, thermal stability, and resistance to chemical degradation. Ideal for advanced material synthesis, this diol serves as a versatile building block for fluorinated polymers, surfactants, and specialty coatings. Its high fluorine content makes it valuable in applications requiring low surface energy and chemical inertness. Available in research quantities with >95% purity, this product is rigorously tested via GC, NMR, and HPLC to ensure consistency and performance.

Properties

• CAS Number: 355-74-8
• Complexity: 225
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorohexane-1,6-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6F8O2/c7-3(8,1-15)5(11,12)6(13,14)4(9,10)2-16/h15-16H,1-2H2
• InChI Key: NHEKBXPLFJSSBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 262.02400473
• Molecular Formula: C6H6F8O2
• Molecular Weight: 262.10
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(C(CO)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)O
• Topological: 40.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 262.02400473
• Synonyms: 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1,6-hexanediol, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorohexane-1,6-diol, NHEKBXPLFJSSBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-, 670-345-5, inchi=1/c6h6f8o2/c7-3(8,1-15)5(11,12)6(13,14)4(9,10)2-16/h15-16h,1-2h2, 355-74-8, 1,6-Dihydroxy-2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorohexane, 1,6-Hexanediol, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-, 1h,1h,6h,6h-perfluoro-1,6-hexanediol, MFCD00069087, SCHEMBL37804, C6H6F8O2, DTXSID60188999, CCG-2158, SBB102501, AKOS015853186, FO60463, 1H,1H,6H,6H-Perfluorohexane-1,6-diol, BP-21497, BS-22777, SY050183, DB-048838, CS-0211585, NS00018989, O0294, D91856, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorohexan-1,6-diol, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1,6-hexanediol, 98%, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1,6-hexanediol, >/=98%

Application

2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluorohexane-1,6-diol is used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers and elastomers, which are critical in aerospace and semiconductor industries for their extreme durability. It also serves as a precursor for surfactants and coatings, where its fluorinated backbone imparts water and oil repellency. Researchers utilize this compound to develop advanced materials with tailored surface properties for medical devices and microelectronics.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (16.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (16.7%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (16.7%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (16.7%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (16.7%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (16.7%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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