Description

Perfluoropentanoic Acid is a high-purity, fully fluorinated carboxylic acid characterized by its strong acidity and exceptional chemical stability. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, where its unique perfluorinated alkyl chain imparts valuable properties to final products. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop compounds with enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, or specific surface-active characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging its stability and reactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for manufacturing advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, contributing to their efficacy and environmental persistence profile.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Acts as a raw material for producing fluorinated surfactants and surface modifiers that provide oil, water, and stain repellency.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty fluoropolymers with high thermal and chemical resistance.
• Electronics Industry: Used in the formulation of etching agents and cleaning solutions for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis and mass spectrometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoropentanoic Acid
CAS No.	2706-90-3
Molecular Formula	C5HF9O2
Molecular Weight	264.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluoropropionic Acid, Perfluorinated; Perfluorovaleric Acid; Heptafluorobutanoic Acid, Perfluoro-; 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoropentanoic Acid; Nonafluoropentanoic Acid; PFPeA; FC-4; FC 4 Acid
EINECS	220-288-5

Quality Control

Our Perfluoropentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration, identification by FT-IR, and impurity profiling by gas chromatography (GC), to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, secondary containment is recommended. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.300 - 1.320
Density (20°C)	1.70 - 1.75 g/mL

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