Description

4,4,5-Tribromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoropentane is a specialized halogenated fluorocarbon compound with the CAS number 1426252-03-0. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique combination of bromine and fluorine atoms, which imparts specific reactivity and physical properties critical for advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring selective bromination or fluorination.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new crop protection agents and pesticides where halogenated motifs are essential for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or coatings that benefit from fluorine's unique properties like chemical resistance and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in laboratories as a versatile reagent for introducing bromo- and fluoro- functional groups into target molecules under controlled conditions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in multi-step industrial synthesis processes to manufacture other high-value fluorinated and brominated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,5-Tribromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoropentane
CAS No.	1426252-03-0
Molecular Formula	C5HBr3F7
Molecular Weight	444.77 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-4,4,5-tribromopentane; Heptafluoropentane, 4,4,5-tribromo-; Tribromoheptafluoropentane; C5HBr3F7; 1426252-03-0; PFPE Bromide Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our 4,4,5-Tribromo-1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoropentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and degradation.

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)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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