Description

Potassium Pentafluorobenzoate is a specialized organofluorine compound and the potassium salt of pentafluorobenzoic acid. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique reactivity and stability, making it a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring pentafluorophenyl groups for enhanced bioavailability or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the introduction of fluorine atoms improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in cross-coupling and other catalytic reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials with unique thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic aromatic substitution and other reactions to introduce the electron-deficient, sterically defined pentafluorobenzoyl moiety into target molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic methods for detecting or quantifying specific analytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Pentafluorobenzoate
CAS No.	58521-27-0
Molecular Formula	C7F5KO2
Molecular Weight	274.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzoate; Pentafluorobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt; Benzoic acid, 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluoro-, potassium salt; Potassium Perfluorobenzoate; PFBA-K; KPFB
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Pentafluorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, KF titration for moisture, and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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