Description

Pentafluorophenyl Methacrylate is a specialized fluorinated acrylate monomer with the CAS number 13642-97-2. This high-value compound is critical for introducing highly fluorinated aromatic groups into polymer backbones, imparting unique properties such as enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the advanced polymer, specialty coatings, and photoresist industries for developing next-generation high-performance materials.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for creating fluorinated polyacrylates and methacrylates with enhanced chemical and thermal resistance.
• Specialty Coatings & Surface Modifiers: Used to formulate hydrophobic, oleophobic, and low-friction coatings for optical, electronic, and industrial applications.
• Photoresists & Microelectronics: Serves as a building block in chemically amplified resists and other photopolymerizable systems for semiconductor lithography.
• Biomedical Materials: Incorporated into polymers for medical devices and implants to improve biocompatibility and reduce protein adsorption.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Enhances the performance of high-end adhesive formulations requiring stability in harsh chemical environments.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel fluoropolymer architectures and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluorophenyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	13642-97-2
Molecular Formula	C10H5F5O2
Molecular Weight	252.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyl methacrylate; Pentafluorophenyl 2-methylacrylate; Methacrylic acid pentafluorophenyl ester; PFPMA; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Pentafluorophenyl Methacrylate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments but should be kept away from strong bases and polymerization initiators. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50-200 ppm

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