Description

4-Oxo-4-[(4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoropentyl)Oxy]Butanoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated organic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a pentafluoropentyl ether linkage, makes it an invaluable intermediate for introducing fluorine-containing moieties into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced properties such as metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorinated side chain improves lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorine-containing mesogens used in high-performance display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated segments into polymers, enhancing their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and amide bond formations to create complex, fluorinated molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a specialty monomer or additive in the development of novel coatings and surface treatments with low surface energy.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxo-4-[(4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoropentyl)Oxy]Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	303133-80-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11F5O4
Molecular Weight	278.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoropentyl)oxy]-4-oxobutanoic acid; 4-Oxo-4-(pentafluoropentyloxy)butyric Acid; 4-(Pentafluoropentyloxy)-4-oxobutanoic Acid; Succinic Acid Mono(pentafluoropentyl) Ester; Butanoic acid, 4-oxo-4-[(4,4,5,5,5-pentafluoropentyl)oxy]-; Pentafluoropentyl Succinate Monoacid; PFPOBA (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Oxo-4-[(4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoropentyl)Oxy]Butanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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