Description

Ethyl Heptafluorobutyrylacetate is a high-purity fluorinated organic ester, a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique perfluorinated alkyl chain, which imparts exceptional chemical stability, hydrophobicity, and oleophobicity to target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated moieties for enhanced product performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Precursor: Serves as a key monomer or modifier for creating high-performance, oil- and water-repellent coatings and materials.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for the electronics industry.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile fluorinated acetylacetone equivalent in Claisen condensations and other complex organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Utilized as a reference standard or derivatization agent in chromatographic analysis, particularly GC/MS.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Heptafluorobutyrylacetate
CAS No.	336-62-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7F7O3
Molecular Weight	272.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)acetoacetate; Ethyl 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-3-oxobutanoate; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-7-oxo-5-heptenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Heptafluorobutyrylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Perfluorobutyrylacetate; EFBA; EHFBA
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl Heptafluorobutyrylacetate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by GC, HPLC, and NMR, is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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