Description

4,5,5,5-Tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pentan-1-ol is a high-value fluorinated alcohol building block, distinguished by its unique perfluoro-tert-butyl alcohol moiety. This compound is prized for its ability to impart exceptional hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and chemical stability to advanced materials and specialty chemicals. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance polymer industries seeking to develop novel products with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the introduction of fluorine atoms can improve metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Surfactants & Polymers: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty surfactants, coatings, and elastomers with superior oil, water, and chemical resistance.
• Electrolyte Additives: Employed in the formulation of advanced lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve thermal stability and safety performance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the development of fluorinated components for electronic displays to optimize dielectric anisotropy and other key performance parameters.
• Specialty Solvents & Reagents: Functions as a unique fluorinated solvent or reagent in demanding synthetic chemistry applications requiring inert and stable reaction media.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5,5,5-Tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pentan-1-ol
CAS No.	29819-73-6
Molecular Formula	C6H6F7O
Molecular Weight	224.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-tert-butyl alcohol; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-4,5,5,5-tetrafluoropentan-1-ol; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2-propanol, 3-hydroxypropyl derivative; Perfluoro-tert-butanol propanol; 2-(Perfluoro-tert-butyl)ethanol; F-tert-Butyl Ethanol; Pentafluoro(trifluoromethyl)pentanol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4,5,5,5-Tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pentan-1-ol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, maintaining the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to preserve product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.320 - 1.340
Density (20°C)	1.55 - 1.65 g/mL

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