Description

(2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl)Oxirane is a highly fluorinated epoxide building block, valued for its unique combination of an oxirane ring and a perfluorinated aromatic system. This structure makes it a critical intermediate for introducing pentafluorobenzyl and reactive epoxide functionalities into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials with tailored properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced stability and performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the pentafluorobenzyl group can enhance lipophilicity and target binding.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to better charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to incorporate reactive epoxide sites into polymer backbones or side chains for cross-linking or further functionalization, creating high-performance fluoropolymers.
• Derivatization Agent for Analytics: Useful in GC/MS or HPLC analysis as a derivatization reagent for sensitive detection of certain analytes.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a cross-linker in epoxy resin formulations, potentially offering unique solubility and surface properties due to its fluorinated aromatic ring.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl)Oxirane
CAS No.	32974-30-4
Molecular Formula	C9H5F5O
Molecular Weight	224.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Pentafluorobenzyl)oxirane; 1,2-Epoxy-3-(pentafluorophenyl)propane; Oxiran-2-ylmethylpentafluorobenzene; Glycidyl pentafluorobenzyl ether; Pentafluorobenzyl glycidyl ether; PFBGE; (Pentafluorobenzyl)glycidyl ether; 3-(Pentafluorophenyl)-1,2-epoxypropane
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Quality Control

Our (2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzyl)Oxirane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and consistent performance in sensitive synthetic pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary. Store separately from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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