Description

Perfluoro(4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid) is a highly fluorinated carboxylic acid characterized by its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in the synthesis of advanced fluorinated materials and specialty chemicals. It is essential for R&D and production in industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-performance polymer manufacturing, where its unique perfluorinated structure imparts valuable properties like hydrophobicity and chemical resistance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental stability.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the manufacture of specialty fluoropolymers, surfactants, and coatings.
• Material Science Research: Employed in developing new materials with specific surface properties, such as oil- and water-repellent coatings.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use in the formulation of specialty etching agents or as a component in advanced electronic chemicals.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Utilized for synthesizing fluorinated ligands and catalysts used in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro(4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid)
CAS No.	103229-89-6
Molecular Formula	C6HF11O2
Molecular Weight	314.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro-4-methylpent-2-enoic Acid; 4-Methylperfluoropent-2-enoic Acid; 2-Perfluoro-4-methyl-2-pentenoic Acid; 3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pentenoic Acid; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-3,3,4,4,5,5,5-heptafluoro-2-pentenoic Acid; PFMPA; Heptafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pentenoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Perfluoro(4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizers. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, appropriate secondary containment is recommended. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 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.