Description

3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoropentanal is a highly fluorinated aldehyde building block, offering unique reactivity and physicochemical properties due to its perfluoroalkyl chain. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the heptafluoropentyl moiety, which can impart enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and specific electronic characteristics to target molecules. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and surface modification agents.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and creating specialized chemical libraries.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoropentanal
CAS No.	126015-32-5
Molecular Formula	C5H3F7O
Molecular Weight	212.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptafluoropentanal; 3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoropentanal; 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluorobutyl Aldehyde; Perfluoropentanal; 1H,1H-Perfluoropentanal; 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanal (incorrect numbering); 3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoropentanaldehyde; Pentafluoroethyl Trifluoroacetaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoropentanal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use and store at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified on the label). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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