Description

Heptafluorobutyraldehyde Ethyl Hemiacetal is a high-value fluorinated intermediate with a unique chemical structure. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals, offering enhanced stability and reactivity due to its fluorine content. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with improved properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for introducing the heptafluorobutyl group into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to increased efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers, coatings, and surfactants that require oil, water, and stain resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the manufacturing of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for the electronics industry.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a protected aldehyde equivalent in complex multi-step organic syntheses, particularly where standard aldehydes are unstable.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on exploring new fluorination methodologies and fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptafluorobutyraldehyde Ethyl Hemiacetal
CAS No.	356-26-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7F7O2
Molecular Weight	256.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane; Ethyl Heptafluorobutyraldehyde Hemiacetal; 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluorobutanal Ethyl Hemiacetal; Ethyl 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluorobutyl Ether; Heptafluorobutyraldehyde Ethyl Acetal (common misnomer); Perfluorobutyraldehyde Ethyl Hemiacetal; HFBEA; NSC 9235
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Quality Control

Our Heptafluorobutyraldehyde Ethyl Hemiacetal undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, ideally at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C to minimize volatility and degradation. Due to its highly volatile nature and sensitivity to strong alkali, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.5 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.300 - 1.320

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