Pentafluoropropionic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Pentafluoropropionic acid is used as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of dibenzo[a, j] xanthenes by condensation reaction of beta-naphthol with aryl aldehydes.

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Applications
Pentafluoropropionic acid is used as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of dibenzo[a, j] xanthenes by condensation reaction of beta-naphthol with aryl aldehydes.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 422-64-0
• Molecular Formula: C3AgF5O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 270.89
• MDL Number: MFCD00004170
• InChI Key: XAYJXAUUXJTOSI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: pentafluoropropionic acid, perfluoropropionic acid, pentafluoropropanoic acid, propanoic acid, pentafluoro, propionic acid, pentafluoro, 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropionic acid, ipc-pffa-3, perfluoropropanoic acid, propanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro, perfluoropropionicacid
• PubChem CID: 62356
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanoic acid
• SMILES: [Ag+].[O-]C(=O)C(F)(F)C(F)(F)F

• Density: 1.576
• Boiling Point: 95°C to 97°C
• Odor: Rancid
• Refractive Index: 1.284
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1773387
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Formula Weight: 164.03
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Pentafluoropropionic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Pentafluoropropionic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Pentafluoropropionicacid

RUO – Research Use Only