Description

1,1,1,2,2-Pentafluoro-6,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Heptanedione is a high-purity fluorinated β-diketone, a versatile chemical building block prized for its unique reactivity and fluorine content. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced materials and specialty chemicals where the introduction of fluorine atoms imparts desirable properties like enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and electronic characteristics. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for ligand synthesis, catalysis, and the development of novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Used to prepare fluorinated β-diketonate ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in developing novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and coatings with enhanced chemical resistance.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a chelating agent for lanthanide and transition metals in luminescent materials and MRI contrast agents.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Potential use as a fluorine source in the CVD process for depositing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,2,2-Pentafluoro-6,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Heptanedione
CAS No.	2145-68-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9F5O2
Molecular Weight	244.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluorodimethylheptanedione; 6,6-Dimethyl-1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoro-3,5-heptanedione; 1,1,1,2,2-Pentafluoro-6,6-dimethylheptane-3,5-dione; FOD (common abbreviation for fluorinated diketones); 2,2-Dimethyl-6,6,7,7,7-pentafluoro-3,5-heptanedione; Perfluorotert-butyl acetylacetone; H(fod); Ligand for lanthanide shift reagents
EINECS	218-410-9

Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,2,2-Pentafluoro-6,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Heptanedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, GC, and HPLC, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and may decompose upon exposure to strong bases; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

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

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