Description

2-Buten-2-ol, 1,1,3,4,4-pentafluoro- is a specialized fluorinated alcohol building block, offering unique reactivity and physical properties due to the strategic incorporation of fluorine atoms. This compound is valued for its role in synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where the introduction of fluorine is critical for modifying stability, lipophilicity, or electronic characteristics. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing fluorine into potential drug candidates, enhancing metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorinated motifs improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated organic molecules via reactions of the alcohol and olefin functionalities.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use in the development of specialty chemicals for etching or deposition processes in semiconductor manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Buten-2-ol, 1,1,3,4,4-pentafluoro-
CAS No.	85592-87-6
Molecular Formula	C4H3F5O
Molecular Weight	162.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,3,4,4-Pentafluoro-2-buten-2-ol; 1,1,3,4,4-Pentafluorobut-2-en-2-ol; Pentafluorobut-2-en-2-ol; 2-Buten-2-ol, pentafluoro-; 3,4,4-Trifluoro-1,1-difluorobut-2-en-2-ol
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Quality Control

Our 2-Buten-2-ol, 1,1,3,4,4-pentafluoro- is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and lot-to-lot consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use and stored at temperatures recommended on the specific material safety data sheet (MSDS/SDS). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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