Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98%

Name: Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010711

About Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98%

Methyl pentafluoropropionate (CAS 378-75-6) is a fluorinated building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is C4H3F5O2 and its molecular weight is 178.06 g/mol. The IUPAC name is methyl 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanoate. Alternative names: Pentafluoropropionic acid methyl and Pentafluoropropionic acid methyl ester.

It is supplied as a colourless to light yellow liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 60 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010711
CAS Number	378-75-6
IUPAC name	methyl 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanoate
Molecular formula	C₄H₃F₅O₂
Molecular weight	178.06 g/mol
Exact mass	178.0053
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29335990
InChIKey	JMKJCPUVEMZGEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F
PubChem CID	9783

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow liquid
Boiling point	60 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 7
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Pentafluoropropionic acid methyl, Pentafluoropropionic acid methyl ester, Propanoic acid, pentafluoro-, methyl ester, Perfluoropropionic acid, methyl ester, Methylester kyseliny pentafluorpropionove, Propanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoro-, methyl ester, 4-02-00-00740 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), Methyl Perfluoropropionate, Methyl pentafluoropropanoate, methylpentafluoropropionate, Pentafluoropropanoic acid methyl ester, 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-propionic acid methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory 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

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98% is 378-75-6. It is also known as Pentafluoropropionic acid methyl, Pentafluoropropionic acid methyl ester, Propanoic acid, pentafluoro-, methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98%?

Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98% has the molecular formula C4H3F5O2 and a molecular weight of 178.06 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98% can I order?

We supply Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98% in (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl pentafluoropropionate, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.