Description

5-Fluorovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile fluorinated organic building block, essential for introducing the 5-fluoropentyl moiety into target molecules. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex fluorinated compounds, which are critical in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to liquid crystal development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates containing fluorine atoms.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine substituent enhances biological activity and stability.
• Fluorinated Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or intermediate for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and esterification reactions to construct complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Tracer Development: Potential use as a precursor for radiolabeling compounds used in medical imaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluorovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	333-67-5
Molecular Formula	C7H13FO2
Molecular Weight	148.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-fluorovalerate; 5-Fluoropentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 5-fluoropentanoate; 5-Fluorovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester; 333-67-5; Ethyl δ-fluorovalerate; NSC 3774; Pentanoic acid, 5-fluoro-, ethyl ester
EINECS	206-376-6

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluorovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatility.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.410 - 1.415
Density	1.00 - 1.05 g/mL

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