Description

4-Chloro-1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-3-Penten-2-One is a highly fluorinated, reactive organic ketone that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a chloro and multiple fluoro substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for introducing fluorinated segments into target molecules, which is essential for modifying physical and chemical properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries to develop novel compounds with enhanced stability, bioavailability, or specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and potential drug candidates, leveraging fluorine's ability to improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of fluorine atoms can increase biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and elastomers with superior chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for constructing complex fluorinated organic molecules, including ligands, catalysts, and fine chemicals.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials in the electronics industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-3-Penten-2-One
CAS No.	56666-71-8
Molecular Formula	C5HClF6O
Molecular Weight	214.50 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoropent-3-en-2-one; 1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-4-chloro-3-penten-2-one; 4-Chlorohexafluoro-3-penten-2-one; CF3CCl=CHC(O)CF3; 3-Penten-2-one, 4-chloro-1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-3-Penten-2-One is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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