Description

Pentafluorophenyltrichlorosilane is a highly reactive organosilicon compound characterized by its pentafluorophenyl and trichlorosilyl functional groups. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for introducing fluorinated aromatic groups onto surfaces and into polymers, imparting valuable properties like chemical resistance and low surface energy. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the advanced materials, electronics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop high-performance coatings, adhesives, and functionalized substrates.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: Used to create hydrophobic, oleophobic, and chemically resistant monolayers on silicon, glass, and metal oxides for microelectronics and protective coatings.
• Silylating Reagent: Acts as a key reagent in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry to introduce fluorinated aromatic silane groups, modifying material properties.
• Adhesion Promoter: Enhances the bonding between inorganic materials (like glass or metals) and organic polymers (like epoxies or silicones) in composite materials and sealants.
• Precursor for Functional Materials: Serves as a building block for synthesizing advanced silicones, fluorinated polymers, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials (ORMOSILs).
• Chromatography Stationary Phases: Utilized to derivatize silica gel for creating specialized HPLC columns with unique selectivity, particularly for fluorinated analytes.
• Nanotechnology & Semiconductor Processing: Employed in the functionalization of nanoparticles and as a vapor-phase deposition precursor for thin films in semiconductor fabrication.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluorophenyltrichlorosilane
CAS No.	20083-38-9
Molecular Formula	C6Cl3F5Si
Molecular Weight	315.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Trichloro(pentafluorophenyl)silane; Pentafluorophenyltrichlorosilane; (Pentafluorophenyl)trichlorosilane; Silane, trichloro(pentafluorophenyl)-; C6F5SiCl3; Pentafluorophenyl silicon trichloride; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyltrichlorosilane
EINECS	243-540-6

Quality Control

Our Pentafluorophenyltrichlorosilane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts violently with water, strong acids, and bases. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chloride Content	33.5 - 34.5 %
Density (at 20°C)	~1.60 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.460

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