Description

Chloropentafluoroacetone CAS NO 79-53-8 is a highly fluorinated ketone compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive carbonyl group flanked by fluorine and chlorine atoms, makes it an invaluable intermediate for introducing fluorinated segments into target molecules. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties such as metabolic stability, lipophilicity, or chemical resistance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to manufacture advanced fluorinated pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with high thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile electrophile or building block in complex organic transformations, including Grignard reactions and nucleophilic additions.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Component in the development of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) fluorocarbon blends.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Imparting oil- and water-repellent characteristics to textiles, electronics, and industrial surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloropentafluoroacetone
CAS No.	79-53-8
Molecular Formula	C3ClF5O
Molecular Weight	182.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluorochloropropanone; 1-Chloro-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoro-2-propanone; CF3C(O)CF2Cl; Chloropentafluoro-2-propanone; 2-Propanone, 1-chloro-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoro-; Freon 515
EINECS	201-210-0

Quality Control

Our Chloropentafluoroacetone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability and minimize vapor pressure. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.01%

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