Description

Perfluoro(4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid) is a highly fluorinated carboxylic acid derivative characterized by its unique perfluorinated alkyl chain and terminal carboxylic acid functionality. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis, offering exceptional chemical and thermal stability due to its fluorine content. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications requiring fluorinated intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine atoms improve efficacy and environmental persistence profiles.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the creation of high-performance fluorosurfactants and fluoropolymers with oil, water, and stain repellency.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for surface modification, creating low-surface-energy coatings, and developing advanced electronic materials.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Utilized as a component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance display applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro(4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid)
CAS No.	239795-58-5
Molecular Formula	C6HF11O2
Molecular Weight	314.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro-4-methylpent-2-enoic Acid; 4-Methylperfluoropent-2-enoic Acid; 2-Perfluoro-4-methyl-2-pentenoic Acid; 3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pentenoic Acid; PFMPA; HFPO-DA Trimer Acid (related structural class); C6 Perfluorinated Unsaturated Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Perfluoro(4-Methylpent-2-Enoic Acid) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential corrosion. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.