Description

Bromopentafluoroacetone is a highly reactive fluorinated organic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which introduces both fluorine and bromine functionalities, enabling precise modifications to target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for introducing fluorinated and brominated moieties in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potentially improving metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers, coatings, and materials with unique chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories as a versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions to create complex fluorinated organic molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for the electronics industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromopentafluoroacetone
CAS No.	815-23-6
Molecular Formula	C3BrF5O
Molecular Weight	212.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluoro-2-bromoacetone; 2-Bromo-1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoroacetone; 2-Bromo-1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoro-2-propanone; Bromopentafluoro-2-propanone; Acetone, bromopentafluoro-; 1-Bromo-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoroacetone; Bromopentafluoroacetone hydrate (for related forms)
EINECS	212-422-5

Quality Control

Our Bromopentafluoroacetone is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are provided and available upon request 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 away from incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and at stable, moderate temperatures (recommended 15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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