Description

1-Ethoxy-4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoro-Pent-1-En-3-One is a high-value fluorinated building block characterized by its unique enone structure with a pentafluoroalkyl chain. This compound is essential for introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules, a key strategy for modulating their physicochemical properties, such as metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology, CNS, and anti-infective therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where fluorine enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and coatings with unique surface properties.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A versatile reagent for studying new fluorination methodologies and constructing complex fluoroorganic molecules in R&D laboratories.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethoxy-4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoro-Pent-1-En-3-One
CAS No.	170118-60-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5F5O2
Molecular Weight	216.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoro-1-ethoxy-pent-1-en-3-one; Ethyl 4,4,5,5,5-pentafluoro-3-oxopent-1-en-1-yl ether; 1-Ethoxy-4,4,5,5,5-pentafluoropent-1-en-3-one; Pentafluoroethyl vinyl ketone ethyl enol ether; 3-Pentafluoroethyl-3-oxopropionaldehyde diethyl acetal (related precursor); Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethoxy-4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoro-Pent-1-En-3-One is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, typically meeting standards for research and process development. All products are accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
NMR Analysis	Conforms

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