Description

Pentafluoropyridine is a highly fluorinated heterocyclic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique electronic properties and stability make it an essential precursor for developing high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, high-efficacy fluorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for displays and dielectric fluids.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed to create novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions to introduce pyridine cores with tailored functionality.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentafluoropyridine
CAS No.	700-16-3
Molecular Formula	C5F5N
Molecular Weight	169.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoropyridine; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoropyridine; PFP; Pyridine, pentafluoro-; NSC 88915; UNII-8J1K48916V; EINECS 211-838-1
EINECS	211-838-1

Quality Control

Our Pentafluoropyridine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific research or cGMP starting material requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent leakage and concentration loss. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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