Description

Heptafluorobutyric Acid 4-[2-[n-(Heptafluorobutyryl)-n-Methylamino]-1-[(Heptafluorobutyryl)Oxy]Ethyl]-2-Methoxyphenyl Ester is a specialized, high-purity fluorinated organic compound designed for advanced chemical synthesis and analytical applications. Its complex structure, featuring multiple heptafluorobutyryl groups, makes it a critical reagent for introducing fluorinated moieties, which are essential for modifying the physical and chemical properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced stability, bioavailability, or specific electronic characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated segments to improve metabolic stability, membrane permeability, or binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides where fluorine incorporation enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals to impart unique surface properties, chemical resistance, or optical characteristics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a derivatization agent in chromatography (e.g., GC, LC) to improve the detection and separation of sensitive or low-volatility analytes.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a precursor for labeling reagents or active site probes in proteomics and enzyme studies, leveraging the distinct properties of fluorine.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptafluorobutyric Acid 4-[2-[n-(Heptafluorobutyryl)-n-Methylamino]-1-[(Heptafluorobutyryl)Oxy]Ethyl]-2-Methoxyphenyl Ester
CAS No.	55255-99-7
Molecular Formula	C24H14F21NO6
Molecular Weight	~763.35 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[2-[N-(Heptafluorobutyryl)-N-methylamino]-1-[(heptafluorobutyryl)oxy]ethyl]-2-methoxyphenyl heptafluorobutyrate; Tris(heptafluorobutyryl) Derivative; HFBA Ester Derivative; N-Methyl-N-(heptafluorobutyryl)tyrosine Methyl Ether Tris(HFBA) Ester; Perfluorobutyric Acid Tri-substituted Ester; CAS 55255-99-7; Fluorinated Tyrosine Derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of this high-value fluorinated compound adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under conditions that minimize exposure to strong light. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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