Description

2,2-Difluoropentanoic Acid CAS NO 140126-96-1 is a specialized fluorinated carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic incorporation of fluorine atoms, which can dramatically alter the physicochemical and biological properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where fluorine substitution can enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging fluorine to improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated compounds used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic applications due to its ability to modify dielectric properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones or side chains, imparting valuable characteristics like chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various reactions, including esterifications, amide couplings, and reductions, to construct more complex fluorinated molecular architectures.
• Proteomics & Biochemistry Research: Acts as a tool compound or labeling agent in biochemical studies exploring enzyme mechanisms or protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Difluoropentanoic Acid
CAS No.	140126-96-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	138.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Difluorovaleric Acid; Pentanoic Acid, 2,2-difluoro-; α,α-Difluoropentanoic Acid; 2,2-Difluoropentanoic Acid; 2,2-Difluorovaleric Acid; Valeric Acid, 2,2-difluoro-; 140126-96-1 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,2-Difluoropentanoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and advanced intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's nature as a strong acid/organic solvent.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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