Description

2-(Pentafluoroethyl)-2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is a high-purity fluorinated cyclic acetal, a specialty chemical valued for its unique combination of volatility and chemical stability. This compound is engineered to serve as a critical intermediate or solvent in advanced material synthesis and high-performance formulations. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and electronics industries for applications requiring inert, high-boiling point fluorinated media.

Application

• Fluorinated Solvent for Specialty Reactions: Acts as an inert, high-boiling solvent for sensitive fluorination and other organometallic reactions.
• Intermediate for Pharmaceutical Agrochemicals: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability.
• Precursor for Functional Materials: Used in the development of fluorinated polymers, coatings, and surfactants with unique surface properties.
• Electronics Industry: Potential application as a solvent or cleaning agent in the manufacture of semiconductors and electronic components.
• Dielectric Fluid Component: Investigated for use in specialized heat transfer or insulating fluids due to its chemical inertness.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorochemistry pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-(Pentafluoroethyl)-2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	122814-62-4
Molecular Formula	C6H3F8O2
Molecular Weight	244.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(pentafluoroethyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-(Perfluoroethyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 2-(Pentafluoroethyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; Pentafluoroethyl trifluoromethyl dioxolane; Fluorinated cyclic acetal; HFIP-Dioxolane derivative (common research name).
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Pentafluoroethyl)-2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific research or production requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Boiling Point	Contact for details

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