Description

Perfluoropropionic Anhydride is a highly fluorinated organic acid anhydride, a key reagent for introducing the perfluoropropionyl group. This compound is valued for its strong electrophilic character and stability, making it an essential building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for creating novel fluorinated compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acylation reagent for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring perfluorinated side chains for metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Key precursor in the manufacture of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group improves lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Fluoropolymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups onto polymer backbones, enhancing surface properties, chemical resistance, and performance in high-tech coatings.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a critical reagent in the production of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Analytical Derivatization: Employed to derivative compounds for gas chromatography (GC) or mass spectrometry (MS) analysis to improve volatility and detection.
• Specialty Surfactant Production: Intermediate for synthesizing high-performance, fluorinated surfactants and surface modifiers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoropropionic Anhydride
CAS No.	356-42-3
Molecular Formula	C6F10O3
Molecular Weight	310.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoropropanoic Anhydride; Heptafluoropropionic Anhydride; Pentafluoropropionic Anhydride; Trifluoroacetic Anhydride, Perfluoro; 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropanoic Anhydride; Perfluoropropionyl Oxide; C3-Perfluoro Acid Anhydride; Perfluoropropionic Acid Anhydride
EINECS	206-617-1

Quality Control

Our Perfluoropropionic Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling by gas chromatography (GC), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and 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, amines, and alcohols. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Free Acid (as Perfluoropropionic Acid)	≤ 1.0%

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