Description

Perfluoro-15-Crown-5 is a highly fluorinated crown ether derivative, distinguished by its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This compound is valued for its unique ability to selectively bind alkali and alkaline earth metal cations in non-polar or fluorinated media, a property not found in standard hydrocarbon crown ethers. It is primarily utilized in advanced research and industrial applications within the fields of coordination chemistry, material science, and specialty catalysis, where its inertness and selective binding are critical.

Application

• As a selective phase-transfer catalyst in fluorinated solvent systems for organic synthesis.
• As a complexing agent for alkali metal ions in non-aqueous electrochemical studies and sensors.
• In the development of specialized membranes and separation materials for ion-selective transport.
• As a key component in the formulation of high-performance, inert lubricants and heat-transfer fluids.
• In advanced material research for creating fluorinated supramolecular assemblies and polymers.
• As a stabilizing ligand for metal catalysts used in harsh chemical environments.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Perfluoro-15-Crown-5
CAS No.	97571-69-2
Molecular Formula	C10F20O5
Molecular Weight	580.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,7,10,13-Pentaoxacyclopentadecane, 2,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20-pentadecafluoro-; Perfluoro-15-crown-5 ether; 15-Crown-5, perfluoro-; PF-15-C-5; Fluorinated 15-crown-5; 2,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20-Pentadecafluoro-1,4,7,10,13-pentaoxacyclopentadecane
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Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-15-Crown-5 is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with key parameters verified by techniques including NMR, FT-IR, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

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.