Description

5-Fluorohexanoic Acid 2-Fluoroethyl Ester is a specialized fluorinated ester compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This product matters for its role as a versatile building block, introducing both fluorine atoms and an ester linkage into target molecules, which can dramatically alter their physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced pesticides and herbicides where fluorination enhances activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to incorporate fluorine into polymer chains, imparting valuable properties like oil repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various fluorination reactions and ester transformations to create complex molecular architectures in R&D laboratories.
• Surface Active Agent Research: Investigated for the development of novel fluorosurfactants with unique wetting and leveling characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluorohexanoic Acid 2-Fluoroethyl Ester
CAS No.	63765-78-6
Molecular Formula	C8H14F2O2
Molecular Weight	180.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoroethyl 5-Fluorohexanoate; 5-Fluorohexanoic Acid 2-Fluoroethyl Ester; 2-Fluoroethyl 5-Fluorocaproate; Hexanoic acid, 5-fluoro-, 2-fluoroethyl ester; 5-Fluoro-n-caproic acid 2-fluoroethyl ester; 2-Fluoroethanol 5-fluorohexanoate; Ethanol, 2-fluoro-, 5-fluorohexanoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Fluorohexanoic Acid 2-Fluoroethyl Ester is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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