Description

1-(Perfluorophenyl)Prop-1-Ene, also known as 1-(Pentafluorophenyl)Prop-1-Ene, is a specialized fluorinated organic building block characterized by its perfluorinated aromatic ring and terminal alkene functionality. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, serving as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors. The high volatility and light-sensitive nature of this compound necessitate expert handling and controlled storage conditions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging the electron-withdrawing properties of the pentafluorophenyl group to modulate bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, where the introduction of fluorine atoms enhances lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance fluoropolymers with enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Incorporated into the core structure of advanced electronic display materials to improve charge transport and optical properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other fine chemical reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrofluorination, and other transformations to introduce fluorinated aromatic moieties into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Perfluorophenyl)Prop-1-Ene, 1-(Pentafluorophenyl)Prop-1-Ene
CAS No.	15948-70-6
Molecular Formula	C9H5F5
Molecular Weight	208.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Pentafluorophenyl)-1-propene; 3-(Pentafluorophenyl)propene; 1-Propene, 1-(pentafluorophenyl)-; Pentafluorostyrene (common name); 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-β-methylstyrene; (Pentafluorophenyl)ethylene (homolog); 1-Pentafluorophenylpropene; PFP-Propene
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(Pentafluorophenyl)Prop-1-Ene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks, and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize volatility and degradation. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use and allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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