Description

4,5,5,5-Tetrafluoro-4-(Heptafluoropropoxy)-1-Pentanol is a high-value fluorinated alcohol intermediate, distinguished by its unique perfluorinated ether chain. This compound is critical for introducing fluorine's beneficial properties—such as chemical inertness, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity—into advanced materials. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and high-performance surface modifiers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates to enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the production of specialty fluoropolymers and surfactants for coatings, electronics, and fire-fighting foams.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Development: Employed in the research and manufacturing of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric materials for advanced display and semiconductor technologies.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart oil-, water-, and stain-repellent characteristics to textiles, paper, and other substrates.
• Solvent for Specialty Reactions: Functions as a fluorinated solvent for reactions requiring unique polarity and stability profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5,5,5-Tetrafluoro-4-(Heptafluoropropoxy)-1-Pentanol
CAS No.	243128-41-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5F11O2
Molecular Weight	342.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Pentanol, 4,5,5,5-tetrafluoro-4-(heptafluoropropoxy)-; 4,5,5,5-Tetrafluoro-4-(heptafluoropropoxy)pentan-1-ol; 4-(Heptafluoropropoxy)-4,5,5,5-tetrafluoropentanol; 4,5,5,5-Tetrafluoro-4-(perfluoropropoxy)-1-pentanol; F-Pentanol (Fluorinated); HFP-Pentanol (abbrev.); Perfluoropropoxy tetrafluoropentanol
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,5,5,5-Tetrafluoro-4-(Heptafluoropropoxy)-1-Pentanol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. All materials are supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to supply chain transparency and regulatory compliance, with documentation available to support your quality management systems.

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, organic solvents, fluorides, and strong alkalis. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.31

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