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Usage

Uses

Used in Electronics Industry:
Perfluoro(1,4-dimethylcyclohexane) is used as a solvent in the manufacturing of electronic components due to its high stability and resistance to heat and chemicals, which are essential for producing reliable and long-lasting electronic devices.
Used in Polymer Industry:
In the polymer industry, perfluoro(1,4-dimethylcyclohexane) is utilized as a solvent for the production of various polymers. Its chemical resistance and thermal stability contribute to the creation of high-performance polymers with a wide range of applications.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Perfluoro(1,4-dimethylcyclohexane) serves as a solvent in the pharmaceutical sector, aiding in the synthesis and formulation of various drugs. Its properties ensure the stability and effectiveness of the final pharmaceutical products.
However, it is important to note that perfluoro(1,4-dimethylcyclohexane) is a member of the perfluorinated compound family, which has raised environmental and health concerns due to their persistent nature and potential toxicological effects. Therefore, proper handling and disposal of this chemical are crucial to minimize its impact on human health and the environment.

InChI:InChI=1/C8F16/c9-1(7(19,20)21)3(11,12)5(15,16)2(10,8(22,23)24)6(17,18)4(1,13)14

Upstream product

• 106-42-3 para-xylene 
• 433-19-2 1,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene 
• 874-60-2 4-methyl-benzoyl chloride 

Downstream Products

• 651-89-8 1,2,4,5-tetrafluoro-3,6-bis-trifluoromethyl-benzene 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Prevention of anode fouling during the electrochemical perfluorination of aromatic carboxylic acid chlorides

The electrochemical perfluorination of benzoyl chloride, p-substituted benzoyl chlorides and cyclo-hexane carboxylic acid chloride in anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) medium on nickel electrode is reported. Experimental conditions suppressing polymeric f

FLUORINATIONS WITH COMPLEX METAL FLUORIDES. PART 9. FLUORINATIONS OF TOLUENE AND XYLENE DERIVATIVES BY MEANS OF CAESIUM TETRAFLUOROCOBALTATE(III)

Benzotrifluoride at 320 deg C afforded some m-fluorobenzotrifluoride and octafluorotoluene (III), together with perfluoromethylcyclohexane (I), and also traces of 2H-heptafluorotoluene and 1-trifluoromethylnonafluorocyclohex-1-ene.Toluene itself gave (difluoromethyl)benzene, fluoro- and difluoro-methylpentafluorobenzene, difluoromethylundecafluorocyclohexane and (I); also traces of di- and tri-fluoromethylnonafluorocyclohex-1-ene: no benzotrifluoride or (III) were detected. 1,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene at 420 deg C gave 4,5,6-trifluoro-1,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene, decafluoro-1,3-dimethylbenzene, and perfluoro-1,3-dimethylcyclohexane.Para-xylene at 350 deg C afforded 1,4-bis(difluoromethyl)tetrafluorobenzene, 1-difluoromethyl-4-trifluoromethyltetrafluorobenzene, decafluoro-1,4-dimethylbenzene (XIX), and perfluoro-1,4-dimethylcyclohexane (XVIII).Defluorination occurred to a significant extent on passage of the saturated cyclic fluorocarbons (I) and (XVIII) over the fully spent fluorinating agent (presumably caesium trifluorocobaltate) at ca. 400 deg C; the fluorocarbon arenes, (III) and (XIX) respectively, were obtained.