Description

Hexafluoroglutaric Acid is a highly fluorinated dicarboxylic acid derivative, valued for its unique combination of strong acidity and fluorine chemistry. This compound serves as a critical building block and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis, offering enhanced reactivity and stability due to its fluorinated backbone. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms improve efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty fluoropolymers with high chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Surface Modification: Used to introduce fluorinated groups onto material surfaces, imparting hydrophobic and oleophobic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a strong acid catalyst or a versatile difunctional electrophile in complex organic transformations, including condensation and esterification reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Hexafluoroglutaric Acid
CAS No.	376-73-8
Molecular Formula	C5H4F6O4
Molecular Weight	218.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoroglutaric Acid; 2,2,3,3,4,4-Hexafluoropentanedioic Acid; Hexafluoropentanedioic Acid; 1,5-Pentanedioic Acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4-hexafluoro-; Glutaric Acid, Hexafluoro-; NSC 9235
EINECS	206-789-1

Quality Control

Our Hexafluoroglutaric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	95 - 105 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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