4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoropentanol

• CAT Number: R053759
• CAS Number: 148043-73-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H7F5O
• Molecular Weight: 178.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoro-1-pentanol
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 4,4,5,5,5-pentafluoropentan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H7F5O/c6-4(7,2-1-3-11)5(8,9)10/h11H,1-3H2
• InChIKey: QROUUECTKRZFHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CC(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)CO

4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoropentanol(CAT: R053759) is a fluorinated aliphatic alcohol featuring a terminal hydroxyl group and five fluorine atoms on the distal carbon atoms, imparting unique physicochemical properties. This compound is widely used in the synthesis of fluorinated surfactants, specialty polymers, and advanced materials due to its hydrophobic–hydrophilic balance and chemical reactivity. Its electron-withdrawing fluorine substituents influence acidity and reactivity, making it valuable for modifying surface energy, improving thermal stability, and tailoring molecular interactions. 4,4,5,5,5-Pentafluoropentanol is also a useful intermediate in agrochemical and pharmaceutical research.