Description

Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate, Tech. is a versatile fluorinated aldehyde building block, primarily valued for its role in introducing the pentafluoropropyl group into target molecules. This technical-grade material is essential for synthesizing advanced intermediates in high-value chemical sectors. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pentafluoropropyl moiety can improve lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and coatings with unique surface properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric fluids.
• Organic Synthesis & R&D: A critical reagent for nucleophilic addition reactions, reductive amination, and as a starting point for heterocycle formation in discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate, Tech.
CAS No.	422-06-0
Molecular Formula	C3H3F5O2
Molecular Weight	166.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluoropropanal Hydrate; 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropanal Hydrate; 1-Hydroxy-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane; PFP Hydrate; Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Monohydrate; Perfluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate; 422-06-0; NSC 9235
EINECS	207-000-6

Quality Control

Our technical-grade Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (by GC or NMR) and impurity profiling, to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, water content, and identity confirmation is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 90.0% (as Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 10.0%

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