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Pentafluoropropionic acid
Pentafluoropropionic acid is a fluorinated carboxylic acid used in organic synthesis and as a reagent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is a corrosive liquid with high reactivity due to its fluorinated structure. CAS: 422-64-0, Molecular Formula: C3F5O2, Molecular Weight: 164.03 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Pentafluoropropionic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Pentafluoropropionic acid is a fluorinated carboxylic acid used in organic synthesis and as a reagent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is a corrosive liquid with high reactivity due to its fluorinated structure. CAS: 422-64-0, Molecular Formula: C3F5O2, Molecular Weight: 164.03 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Pentafluoropropionic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless transparent or light brown liquid |
| Identification | The product tested meets the requirement of standards above. |
| Content | ≥98.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 422-64-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C3AgF5O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.03 |
| SMILES | O=C(O)C(F)(F)C(F)(F)F |
| EC / UN Number | 3265 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2915.90.50.50 |
| Tariff Code | 2915909098 |
Safety & GHS
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H331 Toxic if inhaled
Precautionary statements
- P234 Keep only in original container
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is pentafluoropropionic acid used for?
It is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of fluorinated compounds and pharmaceutical intermediates.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of pentafluoropropionic acid?
The formula is C3HF5O2 and the molecular weight is 164.03 g/mol.
How should pentafluoropropionic acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of pentafluoropropionic acid does Molekula supply?
We supply it in technical grade; custom grades are available upon request.
Can Molekula supply pentafluoropropionic acid in bulk?
Yes, we can supply pentafluoropropionic acid in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of pentafluoropropionic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.
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