Description

1-Bromo-3-(1,1,2,2,2-Pentafluoroethyl)Benzene is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, distinguished by its unique combination of a bromine substituent and a pentafluoroethyl group. This structure makes it a critical intermediate for introducing both fluorine content and a reactive halogen site into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging the metabolic stability and lipophilicity imparted by the pentafluoroethyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom acts as a handle for versatile metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Fluorinated Liquid Crystal Development: Integral in the research and manufacturing of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination strategies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Bromo-3-(1,1,2,2,2-Pentafluoroethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	18739-03-2
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrF5
Molecular Weight	275.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-α,α,α,ω,ω,ω-hexafluoroethylbenzene; 1-Bromo-3-(pentafluoroethyl)benzene; 3-Bromo(perfluoroethyl)benzene; m-Bromo(pentafluoroethyl)benzene; 3-Bromo-1-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)benzene; (3-Bromophenyl)pentafluoroethane; 18739-03-2
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Bromo-3-(1,1,2,2,2-Pentafluoroethyl)Benzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your precise research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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