Description

1,1,1-Trifluoro-3-Methylpentane is a fluorinated hydrocarbon solvent with the CAS registry number 20733-01-1. This compound is valued for its unique combination of solvency power, chemical stability, and favorable environmental profile compared to traditional chlorinated solvents. It serves as a critical intermediate and specialty solvent for demanding applications in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced electronics industries where high purity and reliable performance are non-negotiable.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorination reactions to introduce the trifluoromethyl group, which enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Specialty Cleaning Agent: An effective solvent for precision cleaning and degreasing in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, and optical industries due to its low surface tension and high volatility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides that require fluorinated components for increased efficacy.
• Reaction Medium: Employed as an inert, non-polar solvent for organometallic chemistry, polymerization initiators, and other sensitive reactions where traditional solvents may interfere.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Used in the development of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) blends for refrigeration and aerosol systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a mobile phase modifier in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and as a solvent for sample preparation in spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1-Trifluoro-3-Methylpentane
CAS No.	20733-01-1
Molecular Formula	C6H11F3
Molecular Weight	140.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1,1,1-trifluoropentane; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-3-methylpentane; Trifluoro(3-methylpentyl); 3-Methylpentyl trifluoride; FC-365mfc (related series designation); HFC-365mfc (if used as refrigerant); UNII-8I0B6R4F6H; 3-Methylpentane, 1,1,1-trifluoro-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,1,1-Trifluoro-3-Methylpentane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the exacting standards required for synthetic and electronic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 0.01%
Non-volatile residue	≤ 0.01%
Boiling Point	Approx. 60-65°C
Density at 20°C	Approx. 1.0 g/mL

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