Description

Methyl Heptafluorobutyrate (CAS No. 356-24-1) is a high-purity fluorinated ester with the molecular formula C₅H₃F₇O₂, also known by its IUPAC name methyl 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutanoate. This specialty chemical is characterized by its exceptional thermal and chemical stability due to the presence of seven fluorine atoms, making it an ideal candidate for advanced applications in fluorination chemistry and material science. It is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid with a high boiling point and low viscosity, ensuring ease of handling in laboratory and industrial settings. Suitable for use as a reagent, solvent, or intermediate, this compound is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC) and packaged under inert conditions to maintain integrity. Ideal for researchers in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and coatings seeking fluorinated building blocks with superior performance.

Properties

• CAS Number: 356-24-1
• Complexity: 231
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H3F7O2/c1-14-2(13)3(6,7)4(8,9)5(10,11)12/h1H3
• InChI Key: MRPUVAKBXDBGJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 228.00212647
• Molecular Formula: C5H3F7O2
• Molecular Weight: 228.06
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 228.00212647
• Synonyms: Methyl heptafluorobutyrate, 356-24-1, Methyl 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutanoate, Methyl heptafluorobutanoate, Methyl perfluorobutyrate, Methyl perfluorobutanoate, Heptafluorobutyric acid methyl ester, Butanoic acid, heptafluoro-, methyl ester, Heptafluorobutyryl methyl ester, OZ6T850AR0, Butyric acid, heptafluoro-, methyl ester, EINECS 206-600-0, Methyl heptafluorobutyric acid, DTXSID4059881, 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluoro-butyric acid methyl ester, Butanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluoro-, methyl ester, DTXCID1039056, 206-600-0, MFCD00000433, methylheptafluorobutyrate, methyl perfluorbutanoate, UNII-OZ6T850AR0, SCHEMBL2492481, Perfluorobutyric Acid Methyl Ester, SBB097229, STK400318, Heptafluorobutanoic acid, methyl ester, AKOS003789282, heptafluoro-n-butyric acid methyl ester, BS-43791, SY048710, CS-0121439, H1033, NS00018999, ST50680921, D90995, Methyl 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutanoate #, F8889-9259

Application

Methyl heptafluorobutyrate is widely utilized as a key fluorinated intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where enhanced bioavailability and metabolic stability are desired. Its strong electron-withdrawing properties make it valuable in the development of specialty polymers and surfactants with unique hydrophobic and oleophobic characteristics. Additionally, this compound serves as a derivatization agent in GC-MS analysis for sensitive detection of polar compounds.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.8%)

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