Description

Pentafluoropropionic Acid p-Tolyl Ester is a specialized fluorinated organic ester compound, identified by CAS NO 24271-52-1. This high-value intermediate is critical for introducing the pentafluoropropionyl group into target molecules, enabling the fine-tuning of chemical and physical properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel compounds with enhanced stability and performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated moieties to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with fluorine-enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor in the production of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to incorporate fluorine into polymer chains, imparting properties like oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a versatile acylating or derivatizing agent in complex organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Applied in the formulation of specialty coatings and surface treatments where fluorination is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluoropropionic Acid p-Tolyl Ester
CAS No.	24271-52-1
Molecular Formula	C10H7F5O2
Molecular Weight	254.16 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Tolyl Pentafluoropropionate; 4-Methylphenyl Pentafluoropropionate; Pentafluoropropionic Acid 4-Methylphenyl Ester; 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropionic Acid p-Tolyl Ester; PFP p-Tolyl Ester; 24271-52-1; 4-Methylphenyl 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanoate
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Quality Control

Our Pentafluoropropionic Acid p-Tolyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed when not in use. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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