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Perfluoropentanoic acid
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Perfluoropentanoic acid (CAS 2706-90-3) is a fully fluorinated carboxylic acid used primarily as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated surfactants, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty polymers. PFAS use inventories also record it in anti-reflective coatings for semiconductor manufacturing, cosmetic formulations, carpets and floor coverings, and food-contact paper packaging. It is also employed in the manufacture of fluorinated monomers and as a reagent in organic fluorination chemistry. This compound has the molecular formula C5HF9O2 and a molecular weight of 264.0459 g/mol. It is stable under ambient storage conditions and carries no signal word under standard hazard classifications. Molekula supplies Perfluoropentanoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 13872897
- CAS Number
- 2706-90-3
- IUPAC Name
- 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-nonafluoropentanoic acid
- EC Number
- 220-300-7
- Molecular Formula
- C5HF9O2
- Molecular Weight
- 264.0459
- Exact Mass
- 263.9833
- SMILES
- C(=O)(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)O
- InChIKey
- CXZGQIAOTKWCDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C5HF9O2/c6-2(7,1(15)16)3(8,9)4(10,11)5(12,13)14/h(H,15,16)
- PubChem CID
- 75921
Synonyms
- 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoropentanoic acid
- n-Perfluoropentanoic acid
- Nonafluoro-1-pentanoic acid
- nonafluoropentanoic acid
- Nonafluorovaleric acid
- Pentanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-
- Pentanoic acid, nonafluoro-
- Perfluorovaleric acid
- PFPeA perfluoropentanoic acid
- Valeric acid, nonafluoro-
Frequently asked questions
What is perfluoropentanoic acid commonly used for?
Perfluoropentanoic acid is primarily used in the synthesis of fluorinated surfactants, as a precursor for fluoropolymers, and in specialty applications like fire-fighting foams and lubricants.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of perfluoropentanoic acid?
The molecular formula is **C₅HF₉O₂**, and the molecular weight is **264.0459 g/mol**.
How should perfluoropentanoic acid be stored?
Store at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grades or purities of perfluoropentanoic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **technical grade** perfluoropentanoic acid, optimized for industrial and research applications.
Can Molekula supply perfluoropentanoic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide bulk quantities upon request, with flexible packaging options for large-scale orders.
What documentation is provided with an order of perfluoropentanoic acid?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.