Description

2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic Acid 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentyl Ester is a high-purity, specialty fluorinated ester compound designed for advanced chemical synthesis and material science applications. This product is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a sterically hindered aromatic acid with a highly fluorinated alkyl chain, offering exceptional stability and specific reactivity profiles. It serves as a critical intermediate or functional additive for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs for enhanced performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where fluorination is employed to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals, imparting oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a protecting group or a fluorinated synthon in complex organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions and esterifications under demanding conditions.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to create fluorinated surfaces on various substrates for applications in microelectronics, optics, and anti-fouling coatings.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D focused on fluorine chemistry, material properties, and the development of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic Acid 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentyl Ester
CAS No.	18770-69-9
Molecular Formula	C15H14F8O2
Molecular Weight	378.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentyl 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoate; Mesitylenecarboxylic Acid Octafluoropentyl Ester; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic Acid Octafluoropentyl Ester; Pentyl-2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoate; 18770-69-9; EINECS (Contact for details)

Quality Control

Our production of 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoic Acid 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its organic solvent nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent evaporation and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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