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Hexafluoro-2,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-butanediol (CAS 918-21-8)

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Alternate Names:
Perfluoropinacol
CAS Number:
918-21-8
Molecular Weight:
334.06
Molecular Formula:
[(CF3)2C(OH)]2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Hexafluoro-2,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-butanediol belongs to the family of perfluorinated compounds. It has been utilized as a model compound for studying organic reaction mechanisms, investigating fluorine′s effects on organic molecules, and examining the properties of fluorinated compounds, as well as in the development of new analytical methods like spectroscopic techniques. Furthermore, it has been used to explore the impact of fluorinated compounds on biological systems. Hexafluoro-2,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-butanediol is able to interact with biological molecules, such as lipids, proteins, and enzymes, through a combination of hydrophobic, electrostatic, and hydrogen bonding interactions.

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Hexafluoro-2,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-butanediol, 5 g

sc-235294
5 g
$93.00