Description

Fluoropentachloroacetone is a halogenated acetone derivative with the CAS registry number 2378-08-7. This specialized organofluorine compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, serving as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the introduction of fluorinated and chlorinated motifs into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where halogen atoms enhance biological activity.
• Fluorochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex fluorinated solvents, surfactants, and polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a starting material for heterocyclic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in exploratory chemistry for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoropentachloroacetone
CAS No.	2378-08-7
Molecular Formula	C3Cl5FO
Molecular Weight	247.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,3,3-Pentachloro-3-fluoropropan-2-one; 3-Fluoropentachloroacetone; Pentafluoroacetone (incorrect but common misnomer); Acetone, pentachlorofluoro-; 3-Fluoro-1,1,1,3,3-pentachloroacetone; Fluoropentachloro-2-propanone
EINECS	219-158-7

Quality Control

Our Fluoropentachloroacetone is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL

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