Description

Cyclopentanone, 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro- is a high-value, fluorinated organic building block characterized by the introduction of four fluorine atoms onto the cyclopentanone ring. This strategic fluorination significantly alters its electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs to enhance product performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the fluorinated cyclopentanone core can improve bioavailability and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging fluorine's ability to increase biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy, thermal stability, and optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty fluoropolymers with enhanced chemical resistance, lower surface energy, and improved weatherability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a versatile fluorinated scaffold in exploratory organic chemistry and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentanone, 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-
CAS No.	913095-35-9
Molecular Formula	C5H4F4O
Molecular Weight	156.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,3,3-Tetrafluorocyclopentanone; Perfluorocyclopentanone (partial); Tetrafluorocyclopentanone; 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1-cyclopentanone; NSC 405124; 1-Cyclopentanone, 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-; F4-Cyclopentanone
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to guarantee identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, impurities, and physical parameters are available upon request. We adhere to strict in-house quality management protocols to ensure supply reliability for your critical R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%

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