Description

5,5,5-Trifluoropentanoic Acid is a versatile fluorinated carboxylic acid building block of significant industrial importance. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal trifluoromethyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules, thereby modifying their physical, chemical, and biological properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced stability, bioavailability, or specific activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a fluorinated side chain to improve metabolic stability or membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine moiety can enhance efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy and performance.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones or side chains, yielding materials with altered surface properties, chemical resistance, or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry for constructing complex fluorinated molecules and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Coating Additive: Used to synthesize specialty surfactants and additives that lower surface tension and provide oil/water repellency in coatings and films.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5,5-Trifluoropentanoic Acid
CAS No.	407-62-5
Molecular Formula	C5H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	156.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5,5-Trifluorovaleric Acid; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropane-1-carboxylic Acid; Pentanoic Acid, 5,5,5-trifluoro-; 5,5,5-Trifluoropentanoic Acid; 5,5,5-Trifluoro-n-valeric Acid; 5,5,5-Trifluorovaleric Acid; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropanecarboxylic Acid; 5,5,5-Trifluoropentanoic Acid CAS NO 407-62-5
EINECS	206-968-8

Quality Control

Our 5,5,5-Trifluoropentanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.365 - 1.375
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL

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