Description

Methyl 3-(2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentoxy)Propionate is a high-value fluorinated building block and specialty intermediate. This compound is engineered to introduce unique fluorinated alkoxy side chains, imparting enhanced chemical stability, hydrophobicity, and specific electronic properties to target molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorinated chain enhances lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and surfactants with oil- and water-repellent (omniphobic) characteristics.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials due to its influence on polarizability and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial research for constructing complex molecules, leveraging the fluorinated ether moiety as a directing or protecting group.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 3-(2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentoxy)Propionate
CAS No.	1309602-05-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10F8O3
Molecular Weight	318.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-[(2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentyl)oxy]propanoate; 3-(2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentoxy)propionic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-(Perfluorobutylethoxy)Propionate; Methyl β-(2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentoxy)propionate; 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentyl 3-Methoxy-3-oxopropyl Ether; Propanoic acid, 3-[(2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoropentyl)oxy]-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-(2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentoxy)Propionate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified via advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and FTIR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider holding under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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