Description

1-Chloro-5-Fluoropentane is a versatile halogenated alkane building block, valued for its bifunctional reactivity. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules in advanced research and industrial chemical production. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for use as a key intermediate in the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluoroalkyl or chloroalkyl side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its halogenated structure contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated components used in display and electronic technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine or reactive chloro groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, stability, and surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a flexible alkylating agent or spacer in multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic molecules in R&D.
• Surface Active Agent Intermediate: Used in the manufacture of specialty surfactants and fluorosurfactants for demanding industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-5-Fluoropentane
CAS No.	407-98-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10ClF
Molecular Weight	124.58 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-1-chloropentane; 5-Fluoropentyl chloride; 1-Chloro-5-fluoropentane; Pentane, 1-chloro-5-fluoro-; ω-Fluoropentyl chloride; 5-Fluoropentyl chloride; 1-Chloro-5-fluoro-n-pentane
EINECS	206-981-4

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-5-Fluoropentane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.415 - 1.425

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