Description

Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate is a high-value fluorinated aldehyde building block, essential for introducing the pentafluoropropyl group into complex molecules. Its primary value lies in enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals with enhanced properties such as increased metabolic stability and lipophilicity. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the fluorine atoms can improve bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved performance and stability.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated side chains into polymers, imparting valuable properties like oil and water repellency, and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions (e.g., aldol condensations, reductive aminations) to create complex, fluorinated organic molecules for research and development.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialty surfactants with low surface tension and high stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate
CAS No.	422-63-9
Molecular Formula	C3H3F5O2
Molecular Weight	166.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluoropropanal Hydrate; 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropanal Hydrate; Perfluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate; PFP Hydrate; 1-Hydroxy-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane; Pentafluoropropionic aldehyde hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%

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