Description

4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-Octafluoro-3-Oxoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a highly fluorinated keto-ester building block, valued for its unique combination of reactivity and the ability to impart fluorinated properties to target molecules. Its core value lies in serving as a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals, where the introduction of fluorine atoms is critical for modifying properties like stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop next-generation fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the production of fluorinated polymers, coatings, and surfactants with unique surface properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for display technologies and dielectric materials.
• Organic Synthesis & R&D: A versatile reagent for introducing fluorinated segments via reactions at the keto or ester functional groups.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Additive Production: Intermediate for creating high-performance surface-active agents and specialty additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-Octafluoro-3-Oxoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	89129-69-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F8O3
Molecular Weight	302.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-octafluoro-3-oxoheptanoate; 3-Oxo-4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-octafluoroheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Octafluorosuberic Acid Monomethyl Ester Keto Derivative; Methyl 3-Oxo-4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-octafluoroheptanoate; Perfluorinated Keto Ester Intermediate; 4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-Octafluoro-3-oxo-heptanoic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-Octafluoro-3-Oxoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are properly sealed and stored upright away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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