Description

Pfboa-Acetaldehyde is a specialized fluorinated organic compound, serving as a high-value building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both acetaldehyde and perfluorobutoxy functionalities, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific fluorinated motifs into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced properties. Its role in materials science is also significant for creating specialty polymers and surface modifiers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, potentially improving metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with fluorinated active ingredients for increased efficacy.
• Specialty Polymer Production: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of fluoropolymers, imparting valuable properties like chemical resistance and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Surface Modification Agents: Used to create hydrophobic, oleophobic, or chemically resistant coatings on various substrates.
• Advanced Material Research: A versatile reagent in R&D for exploring new fluorinated compounds with unique electronic or physical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pfboa-Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	114611-59-5
Molecular Formula	C6H3F9O2
Molecular Weight	278.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoropentyloxyacetaldehyde; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-Nonafluoro-5-oxapentanal; Perfluorobutoxyacetaldehyde; PFBOA-Acetaldehyde; 5-Oxanonanedioic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-nonafluoropentyl ester (related); Acetaldehyde, 2-(nonafluorobutoxy)-; Glyoxal, mono(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutyl) acetal
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Quality Control

Every batch of Pfboa-Acetaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, and quantification of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is supplied with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.