Description

Benzoic Acid Pentafluorophenyl Ester (BzOPFP) is a highly reactive and versatile chemical intermediate, primarily used as an efficient acylation and derivatization agent. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to introduce the benzoate moiety under mild conditions, making it a critical reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise and reliable building blocks for complex molecule synthesis. The CAS number for this compound is provided in the table below.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in peptide coupling and prodrug development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific aromatic ester functionalities are required.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Analytical Derivatization: Employed in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) to improve the volatility and detection of carboxylic acids and amines.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable tool for chemists in academic and industrial R&D for acylation reactions, protecting group chemistry, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Production: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid Pentafluorophenyl Ester (BzOPFP)
CAS No.	1548-84-1
Molecular Formula	C13H5F5O2
Molecular Weight	288.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluorophenyl benzoate; BzOPFP; Benzoic acid pentafluorophenyl ester; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyl benzoate; PFP benzoate; Pentafluorophenylbenzoate; Benzoyl pentafluorophenyl ether
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Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid Pentafluorophenyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our production adheres to cGMP standards where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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