Description
5,5,5-Trifluoropentan-1-ol (CAS No. 352-61-4) is a high-purity fluorinated alcohol with the molecular formula C5H9F3O. This compound is characterized by its trifluoromethyl group at the terminal carbon, enhancing its unique physicochemical properties, including increased lipophilicity and metabolic stability. Ideal for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research, this reagent serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing fluorinated derivatives. Available in various packaging options to suit laboratory-scale and industrial applications, our product undergoes rigorous QC testing (GC, NMR) to ensure ≥98% purity. Store under inert conditions to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 352-61-4
- Complexity: 69.1
- IUPAC Name: 5,5,5-trifluoropentan-1-ol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9F3O/c6-5(7,8)3-1-2-4-9/h9H,1-4H2
- InChI Key: WNHMIKSCDKSJDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 142.06054939
- Molecular Formula: C5H9F3O
- Molecular Weight: 142.12
- SMILES: C(CCO)CC(F)(F)F
- Topological: 20.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 142.06054939
- Synonyms: 5,5,5-trifluoropentan-1-ol, 352-61-4, DTXSID40377829, DTXCID00328857, 860-087-3, 5,5,5-trifluoro-1-pentanol, 1-Pentanol, 5,5,5-trifluoro-, MFCD02258748, SCHEMBL294198, SCHEMBL294199, CHEMBL4462500, SCHEMBL15869748, AAA35261, AKOS006238577, AS-58870, CS-0121736, EN300-63963, E76038, Z991547650
Application
5,5,5-Trifluoropentan-1-ol is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its trifluoromethyl group improves bioavailability. It also serves as a precursor for specialty polymers and surfactants due to its hydrophobic properties. Researchers leverage its unique structure in medicinal chemistry for probing enzyme interactions or designing metabolic-resistant compounds.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Flam. Liq. 3 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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