Compound Q&A
How is 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-Nonafluoro-6-iodohexane (CAS: 2043-55-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-Nonafluoro-6-iodohexane (CAS: 2043-55-2) can be synthesized through a multi-step process involving fluorination and iodination reactions. Commonly, it is produced by the addition of iodine to perfluoro-1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluorohexane using a suitable catalyst, typically a transition metal complex. The reaction is highly selective and provides good yield.
About
CAS No
2043-55-2
English Name
1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-Nonafluoro-6-iodohexane
Molecular Formula
C6H4F9I
Molecular Weight
373.98 g/mol
SMILES
C(CI)C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
InChIKey
CXHFIVFPHDGZIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 00:58
