Description

Pentafluoropropionyl Fluoride is a highly reactive fluorinated acyl fluoride building block, essential for introducing the pentafluoropropionyl group into target molecules. Its reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and specialty chemicals with enhanced properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for applications requiring precise fluorination.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Advanced Material Production: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty fluoropolymers and high-performance coatings.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals and precursors for semiconductor processing.
• Derivatization Agent: Used in analytical chemistry for the derivatization of compounds to enhance detection in GC/MS or HPLC analysis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions to form amides, esters, and other derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluoropropionyl Fluoride
CAS No.	422-61-7
Molecular Formula	C3F6O
Molecular Weight	166.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoropropionyl Fluoride; Pentafluoropropanoyl Fluoride; 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropanoyl Fluoride; Heptafluoropropionyl Fluoride (common misnomer); C2F5COF; PFP-F; Pentafluoropropionic Acid Fluoride
EINECS	207-023-8

Quality Control

Every batch of Pentafluoropropionyl Fluoride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for demanding synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including GC and NMR analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and away from moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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