Product Overview

Hexafluoroacetone (HFA, CAS No. 684-16-2) is an important fluorinated fine chemical intermediate with the molecular formula C3F6O. As one of the most widely used fluoroketone compounds, HFA is extensively utilized in the production of pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical intermediates, high-performance fluoropolymers, and electronic chemicals. It is also a key raw material for the manufacture of Hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP), Bisphenol AF, and various advanced fluorinated materials.

Basic Information

Product Name: Hexafluoroacetone (HFA)
CAS No.: 684-16-2
Molecular Formula: C3F6O
Molecular Weight: 166.02
Appearance: Colorless Gas
Purity: ≥95.0%

Structural Formula:

Product Advantages

• Important fluoroketone intermediate
• High reactivity suitable for the synthesis of a wide range of fluorinated compounds
• Widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries
• Can be used to produce high-value products such as Hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) and Bisphenol AF
• Key raw material in the high-performance fluoropolymer value chain
• Suitable for continuous industrial-scale production

Industry Applications

Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the development of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and specialty pharmaceutical chemicals.
Agrochemical Intermediates: Applied in the synthesis of high-efficiency fluorinated crop protection products.
Fluoropolymers: Used in the production of high-performance fluoroelastomers, fluororesins, and fluorinated monomers.
Electronic Materials: Applied in microelectronics and advanced functional materials manufacturing.
Fine Chemicals: Functions as an important intermediate for fluorinated specialty chemicals.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose Our Product

• Strict quality control system
• Consistent batch-to-batch quality
• Reliable and continuous supply capability
• Extensive experience serving international markets
• Support for customer R&D and industrial-scale applications
• Meets the requirements of advanced fluorochemical manufacturing

Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Cylinders.
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment away from heat and ignition sources. Keep containers tightly sealed and transport and store in accordance with compressed gas handling regulations.

FAQ

Q1: What is Hexafluoroacetone mainly used for?
A: It is primarily used in the production of pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical intermediates, fluoropolymers, and advanced fluorinated materials.

Q2: What are the major downstream products of Hexafluoroacetone?
A: Major downstream products include Hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP), Bisphenol AF, and various high-performance fluoropolymer monomers.

Q3: What is the product purity?
A: Standard industrial-grade purity is not less than 95.0%.

Q4: Which industries use this product?
A: Pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electronic chemicals, aerospace, and advanced materials manufacturing.

Q5: How should it be stored?
A: It is recommended to store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment away from heat sources and open flames.