78560-47-1 | Nonafluorohexyltrichlorosilane

CAS:78560-47-1 | Nonafluorohexyltrichlorosilane ,Description

Nonafluorohexyltrichlorosilane, also known as NFHTS, is a non-halogenated organosilicon compound with many potential applications in a variety of industries. It is a colorless liquid with a low vapor pressure, and is synthesized from the reaction of trichlorosilane and nonafluorohexanol. NFHTS has a wide range of uses, including in the production of coatings, lubricants, and adhesives, as well as in the semiconductor industry. The compound is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of other organosilicon compounds. In 
 

Scientific Research Applications

Superhydrophobic and Wear-resistant Surfaces

Nonafluorohexyltrichlorosilane has been explored in the creation of surfaces that exhibit superhydrophobicity, low contact angle hysteresis, and high transmission of visible light, useful in optical devices, solar panels, and self-cleaning windows. These surfaces are also valuable in medical devices for their antifouling characteristics. Research demonstrates the use of deep reactive ion etching (DRIE) on PDMS substrates, followed by treatments like vapor deposition of perfluorooctyltrichlorosilane (PFOTCS) for these purposes (Ebert & Bhushan, 2016).

Fluoroalkyl-functionalized Silica Particles

The use of fluoroalkyl-functionalized silica particles, prepared through treatment with fluoroalkyl-functional chlorosilanes like nonafluorohexyltrichlorosilane, is significant in creating nonwetting surfaces. These particles find applications in hydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces, with research focusing on the efficiency of surface coverage using various chlorosilanes and their wetting properties (Campos et al., 2011).

Luminescent Organosilane-Functionalized Carbon Dots

Innovative approaches in luminescent materials have utilized organosilanes, including nonafluorohexyltrichlorosilane, as coordinating solvents to synthesize highly luminescent carbon dots. These dots, functionalized with surface methoxysilyl groups, are applicable in biocompatible and nontoxic materials for cells, leading to new possibilities in imaging and cell research (Wang et al., 2011) .

Surface Modifications for Membrane Distillation

Nonafluorohexyltrichlorosilane plays a role in modifying ceramic membranes to make them hydrophobic, suitable for use in direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). Research on this application involves treating Alumina anodisc™ membranes with compounds like perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane and evaluating their effectiveness using contact angle measurements and other techniques(Hendren, Brant, & Wiesner, 2009).

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