Description

5-Chloro-1H,1H-Octafluoropentan-1-Ol CAS NO 76711-87-0 is a versatile fluorinated alcohol intermediate characterized by its unique combination of chlorine and fluorine substituents on a pentanol backbone. This compound is valued for its ability to impart desirable properties such as enhanced chemical stability, lipophilicity, and surface activity to final products. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced, high-performance herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental profiles and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactants & Polymers: Serves as a monomer or modifier to produce materials with exceptional oil and water repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the development of fluorinated components for display technologies and specialty electronic coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to introduce fluorinated segments.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces to achieve specific hydrophobic or oleophobic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-1H,1H-Octafluoropentan-1-Ol
CAS No.	76711-87-0
Molecular Formula	C5H3ClF8O
Molecular Weight	284.52 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-1H,1H-octafluoropentan-1-ol; 5-Chloro-1H,1H-perfluoropentan-1-ol; 1H,1H-Octafluoro-5-chloropentan-1-ol; 5-Chlorooctafluoropentan-1-ol; 5-Chloro-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-octafluoropentan-1-ol; 5-Chloro-1H,1H-perfluoroamyl alcohol; Perfluoro(5-chloropentanol); Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-1H,1H-Octafluoropentan-1-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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