Description

(Heptafluoropropylthio)Acetic Acid CAS NO 204057-69-2 is a high-value organofluorine building block characterized by its unique perfluorinated thioether and carboxylic acid functionalities. This compound matters for its role in synthesizing advanced materials and pharmaceuticals, where its fluorine content imparts desirable properties like enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and metabolic resistance. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel fluorinated molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for introducing the heptafluoropropylthio moiety into drug candidates, potentially improving bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating fluorinated polymers, coatings, and surfactants with oil- and water-repellent properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic semiconductors for display and electronic applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new fluorination chemistry and creating complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid and sulfur groups make it a candidate for designing novel chelating ligands and catalysts in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Heptafluoropropylthio)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	204057-69-2
Molecular Formula	C5H3F7O2S
Molecular Weight	248.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Heptafluoropropyl)thio]acetic Acid; 2-(Perfluoropropylthio)acetic Acid; Acetic Acid, 2-[(heptafluoropropyl)thio]-; 2-(1,1,2,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropylsulfanyl)acetic Acid; Heptafluoropropylthioacetic Acid; 3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoropentane-1-thioic S-acid; Perfluoropropylthioacetic Acid; 2-(Heptafluoropropylsulfanyl)ethanoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (Heptafluoropropylthio)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is sensitive to strong bases and fluorides; keep away from incompatible substances. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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