Description

3-Bromopentafluoropropene is a versatile fluorinated organic intermediate valued for its unique reactivity and ability to introduce fluorine-containing functional groups into complex molecules. This compound is essential for the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals where specific physical and chemical properties are required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fluoropolymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty fluoropolymers and elastomers with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for the electronics and display industries.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Used in research for next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants and propellant blends.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in organic chemistry for introducing pentafluoropropenyl and related groups via cross-coupling or addition reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromopentafluoropropene
CAS No.	431-56-1
Molecular Formula	C3BrF5
Molecular Weight	210.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3,3,4,4,5,5,5-heptafluoropent-1-ene; 3-Bromo-1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoroprop-1-ene; Perfluoropropenyl bromide; 3-Bromoperfluoropropene; Pentafluoropropenyl bromide; Bromopentafluoropropene; 3-BPFP; 1,1,2,3,3-Pentafluoro-3-bromo-1-propene
EINECS	207-081-6

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromopentafluoropropene is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial and research applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supported by analytical methods including GC, GC-MS, and NMR. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reactive metals. Due to its high volatility, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.05%

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