Description

5H-Octafluoropentanal is a highly fluorinated aldehyde building block, offering unique reactivity and physicochemical properties due to its fluorine content. This compound is valued for its role in introducing perfluorinated segments into target molecules, significantly altering their lipophilicity, stability, and electronic characteristics. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with high chemical resistance, low surface energy, and unique optical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A precursor for fluorinated components in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A versatile electrophile in nucleophilic addition reactions and a precursor for other fluorinated synthons like acids and alcohols.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Used to create hydrophobic and oleophobic surface coatings for textiles, electronics, and medical devices.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5H-Octafluoropentanal
CAS No.	2648-47-7
Molecular Formula	C5H2F8O
Molecular Weight	230.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluoropentanal; 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentanal; Perfluoropentanal; 5H-Perfluoropentanal; 5H-Octafluorovaleraldehyde; 5H-Perfluorovaleraldehyde; 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentanaldehyde; 5H-Octafluoropentanaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5H-Octafluoropentanal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its reactivity as an aldehyde and sensitivity to oxidation, containers should be kept sealed and used promptly after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	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.