Description

1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-Octafluoro-5-Chloropentane is a highly fluorinated chlorinated alkane, a specialized chemical building block prized for its unique combination of fluorine and chlorine atoms. This structure imparts valuable properties such as chemical inertness, thermal stability, and volatility, making it a critical intermediate in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key fluorinated synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine-chlorine combination can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of fluoropolymers and specialty resins, improving chemical resistance, thermal properties, and surface characteristics.
• Refrigerant & Heat Transfer Fluid Component: Investigated for use in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends and dielectric fluids.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Processing: Employed in plasma etching and cleaning processes for semiconductor manufacturing due to its volatile and reactive nature under plasma conditions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for organic synthesis, particularly in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to create complex fluorinated molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-Octafluoro-5-Chloropentane
CAS No.	755-21-5
Molecular Formula	C5H3ClF8
Molecular Weight	250.51 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluoropentane; Octafluoropentyl chloride; 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluoropentane; Perfluoropentyl chloride; F-Galden; H-Galden ZT 130; (Perfluoropentyl)chloride; 755-21-5
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-Octafluoro-5-Chloropentane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Store separately from incompatible materials such as strong bases and active metals. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	1.60 - 1.65 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 95 - 105°C

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