Description

(Pentafluoroethyl)Benzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound, identified by CAS number 309-11-5. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique combination of benzene ring stability and the strong electron-withdrawing properties of the pentafluoroethyl group, making it a critical building block in advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorinated group can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved electronic properties and device performance.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to create materials with enhanced chemical resistance, lower dielectric constants, and improved thermal stability for electronics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex, multi-fluorinated aromatic systems in academic and industrial research.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Utilized to develop low surface energy coatings, imparting water-repellent (hydrophobic) and oil-repellent (oleophobic) properties to various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Pentafluoroethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	309-11-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5F5
Molecular Weight	196.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzene, (pentafluoroethyl)-; Pentafluoroethylbenzene; α,α,α,2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoroethylbenzene; 1-(Pentafluoroethyl)benzene; Pentafluoroethyl Benzene; C6H5CF2CF3; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoroethylbenzene
EINECS	206-196-5

Quality Control

Our (Pentafluoroethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to meet precise specifications for purity and identity, ensuring consistency for critical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.4 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.42

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