Description

Potassium 5H-Octafluoropentanoate is a high-purity, organofluorine potassium salt with the CAS number 22715-47-5. This specialty chemical is valued for its role as a key building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly where the introduction of perfluorinated alkyl chains is required. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality fluorinated intermediates for product development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those incorporating fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty surfactants, coatings, and polymers with unique hydrophobic, oleophobic, and chemical-resistant properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for developing novel fluorinated materials, including liquid crystals, electrolytes for batteries, and surface modification agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile perfluoropentanoate anion for nucleophilic substitution and other reactions to construct complex fluorinated organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 5H-Octafluoropentanoate
CAS No.	22715-47-5
Molecular Formula	C5H2F8KO2
Molecular Weight	294.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Perfluoropentanoate; Potassium Pentafluoropropionate (common misnomer, verify structure); 5H-Octafluoropentanoic Acid Potassium Salt; Perfluoropentanoic Acid Potassium Salt; PFPeA-K; Potassium 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoropentanoate; FC-5 Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 5H-Octafluoropentanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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