Description

Pentafluoropropionic Acid m-Tolyl Ester is a high-purity fluorinated organic ester, a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the pentafluoropropionyl group, which can impart unique properties such as enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and metabolic resistance to target molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where fluorination is required to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key fluorinating reagent in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric materials for advanced display and electronic applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, enhancing their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a derivatization agent in gas chromatography (GC) or mass spectrometry (MS) for the analysis of complex mixtures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile handle for further chemical transformations in complex multi-step synthetic routes within R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluoropropionic Acid m-Tolyl Ester
CAS No.	24271-51-0
Molecular Formula	C10H7F5O2
Molecular Weight	254.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylphenyl Pentafluoropropionate; m-Tolyl Pentafluoropropionate; Pentafluoropropionic Acid 3-Methylphenyl Ester; 3-Methylphenyl 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropanoate; 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropionic Acid m-Tolyl Ester; PFP-m-Tolyl Ester; Pentafluoropropionyl m-Tolyl Ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Pentafluoropropionic Acid m-Tolyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your application. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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