Description

3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoro-2-Methylpentan-2-Ol is a high-value fluorinated tertiary alcohol, a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique combination of a reactive hydroxyl group and a highly fluorinated alkyl chain, which imparts exceptional properties like hydrophobicity, chemical resistance, and thermal stability to downstream products. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing fluorinated moieties into drug candidates to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorinated segment improves weather resistance and biological activity.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers, surfactants, and coatings that require oil/water repellency and low surface energy.
• Electrolyte Additive for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Investigated for use in high-performance battery electrolytes to improve thermal stability and cycle life.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex fluorinated molecules for various material science applications.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces in textiles, electronics, and optics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoro-2-Methylpentan-2-Ol
CAS No.	355-22-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7F7O
Molecular Weight	240.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptafluoro-2-methylpentan-2-ol; 2-Methyl-2-(heptafluoropropyl)ethanol; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-4-methyl-4-pentanol; 2-(Heptafluoropropyl)-2-propanol; 2-Methyl-2-(1,1,2,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropyl)ethanol; 4-Methyl-1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-4-pentanol; 2-(Perfluoropropyl)-2-propanol; 355-22-6
EINECS	206-585-9

Quality Control

Our 3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Heptafluoro-2-Methylpentan-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment. We support development and scale-up with custom purity grades to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.5 g/mL

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