Description

Perfluoropentyliodide is a highly fluorinated organic iodide compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique perfluoroalkyl chain, which imparts exceptional chemical stability, hydrophobicity, and oleophobicity to derived materials. This makes it an essential intermediate for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, particularly for introducing fluorinated segments to enhance product performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where fluorination improves metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key precursor for creating advanced herbicides and pesticides with enhanced environmental persistence and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Production: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing high-performance, oil- and water-repellent coatings and surface modifiers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions to introduce the perfluoropentyl group into complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in R&D for developing novel fluorinated materials with specific electronic or surface properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Acts as a precursor in the production of fluorinated components for display technologies and electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoropentyliodide
CAS No.	638-79-9
Molecular Formula	C5F11I
Molecular Weight	445.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoropentyl iodide; 1-Iodoperfluoropentane; Pentafluoroiodoethane (common misnomer); Heptafluoropropyl trifluoroethyl iodide; CF3(CF2)4I; Perfluoro-n-pentyliodide; 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Undecafluoro-1-iodopentane; Perfluoroamyl iodide
EINECS	211-359-4

Quality Control

Our Perfluoropentyliodide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL
Boiling Point	~120-122°C

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