4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid

Name: 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040977

About 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid

Listed under CAS 125110-82-9, 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid is a fluorinated building block available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C5H8F2O2 and its molecular weight is 138.11 g/mol. It is also known as 4,4-Difluorpentanoic acid or 4,4-bis(fluoranyl)pentanoic acid.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-040977
CAS Number	125110-82-9
IUPAC name	4,4-difluoropentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₈F₂O₂
Molecular weight	138.11 g/mol
Exact mass	138.0492
InChIKey	IMDBVJNJIGOFTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(CCC(=O)O)(F)F
PubChem CID	22574853

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	37.3 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

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 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid is 125110-82-9. It is also known as 4,4-Difluorpentanoic acid, 4,4-bis(fluoranyl)pentanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid?

4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid has the molecular formula C5H8F2O2 and a molecular weight of 138.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4,4-difluoropentanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid can I order?

We supply 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid 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 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4,4-Difluoropentanoic acid 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.