Description

Perfluoroisopentyl Iodide is a highly fluorinated organic iodide compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique perfluorinated alkyl chain and reactive iodine atom make it an essential precursor for introducing fluorinated segments into target molecules, enhancing properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity. This specialty chemical is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental stability and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating high-performance, oil- and water-repellent materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions to introduce perfluoroisopentyl groups.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart low surface energy and chemical inertness to various substrates.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty chemicals for coatings and fluids in semiconductor manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoroisopentyl Iodide
CAS No.	1514-90-5
Molecular Formula	C5F11I
Molecular Weight	395.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodo-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)butane; 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluoro-1-iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)butane; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutyl iodide; Perfluoro(2-methyl-2-pentyl) iodide; Perfluoro-iso-pentyl iodide; PFPI; 1-Iodoperfluoroisopentane
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Quality Control

Our Perfluoroisopentyl Iodide is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or NMR and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.