Description

Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Methyl Hemiacetal is a specialized fluorinated building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-performance materials, where the introduction of pentafluoropropyl groups can dramatically alter biological activity and physical properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with fluorinated motifs, enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pentafluoropropyl group contributes to efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystals and organic semiconductors used in display technologies and electronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, improving chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of specialty plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent in nucleophilic addition and condensation reactions for the laboratory-scale preparation of complex fluoroorganic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Methyl Hemiacetal
CAS No.	59872-84-3
Molecular Formula	C5H5F5O2
Molecular Weight	192.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-1-methoxypropane; 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropanal Methyl Hemiacetal; Methyl 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropyl Hemiacetal; Pentafluoropropanal Methyl Hemiacetal; 1-Methoxy-1-(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropoxy)methane; (2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropoxy)methanol; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our Pentafluoropropionaldehyde Methyl Hemiacetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry atmosphere to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.