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(Perfluorohexyl)ethylene

CAS 25291-17-2

Molecular structure of (Perfluorohexyl)ethylene

CAS · 25291-17-2

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Product Overview

(Perfluorohexyl)ethylene is a high-purity resins supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

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Product Specifications

Appearance: Colorless to light red transparent liquid
Purity: 95% min
Water: 0.2% max
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Applications

1. Advanced Surface Coatings

● Used as a fluorinated monomer in the production of hydrophobic and oleophobic surface treatments

● Imparts low surface energy, making surfaces resistant to water, oil, and solvents

● Utilized in:
Textile and leather finishing
Antifouling marine coatings
Non-stick and anti-smudge coatings on glass, plastics, and metal

2. Functional Polymer and Fluoropolymer Synthesis

● (Perfluorohexyl)ethylene丨CAS 25291-17-2 serves as a co-monomer in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers and copolymers for:
Electronics
Photolithography resists
Optoelectronic materials

● Enables incorporation of perfluoroalkyl side chains into polymer backbones for enhanced chemical resistance and surface activity

3. Electronics and Semiconductor Industry

● Used in the development of photoresists and low-k dielectric materials due to its:
High thermal and chemical stability
Non-polar, inert fluorinated structure

● Essential for the fabrication of microelectronic and nanoelectronic devices

4. Surfactant and Additive Development

● Starting material in the synthesis of fluorosurfactants and specialty additives

● These surfactants are employed in fire-fighting foams, emulsifiers, and wetting agents

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Benefits

1. Hydrophobic and Oleophobic Properties

● The perfluoroalkyl group dramatically reduces surface energy

● Excellent for applications requiring moisture repellency, chemical resistance, and non-stick behavior

2. Chemical and Thermal Stability

● Perfluoroalkyl chains confer exceptional stability under harsh conditions including:
Strong acids and bases
High temperatures
Oxidative and UV-rich environments

3. Polymerization Versatility

● The vinyl group enables radical polymerization, allowing it to be readily incorporated into:
Grafted polymers
Copolymer networks

● Useful in creating tailored functional materials with surface-active or dielectric properties

4. Durability in Coatings

● Coatings derived from (perfluorohexyl)ethylene monomers exhibit:
Long service life
Resistance to dirt accumulation and environmental degradation
Reduced maintenance requirements for treated surfaces

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Conclusion

(Perfluorohexyl)ethylene丨CAS 25291-17-2 is a versatile fluorinated monomer known for imparting extreme hydrophobicity, chemical resistance, and surface protection to a wide range of materials. Its ability to undergo polymerization and produce durable, non-wetting surfaces makes it highly valuable in coatings, electronics, textiles, and advanced polymer systems. While offering high performance, its use requires careful environmental management due to the persistence of fluorinated substances.

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