Pentafluorobenzaldehyde, CAS No. 653-37-2

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653-37-2

Catalog No. EBD27087

CAS 653-37-2

Name Pentafluorobenzaldehyde

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Benzaldehyde,2,3,4,5,6-pentafluoro- NSC96967 Benzaldehyde,pentafluoro- 2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoro-benzaldehyde 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzaldehyde Pentafluorobenzaldehyde perfluorobenzaldehyde formylpentafluorobenzene

Molecular Formula: C7HF5O

Molecular Weight: 196.07

MDL Number: MFCD00003303

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

Pentafluorobenzaldehyde is an organic compound characterized by a benzaldehyde core where all five aromatic hydrogen atoms are substituted by fluorine atoms. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a molecular formula of C7HF5O and a molecular weight of 196.08 g/mol. This structure imparts high electron-withdrawing properties and enhanced stability. Its primary and significant application is as a key synthetic building block in the field of materials science, particularly for organic electronics. It is extensively used in the synthesis of various advanced functional materials, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and liquid crystals. The strong electron-deficient nature of the pentafluorophenyl group makes it an excellent precursor for constructing electron-transport materials (ETMs), host materials, and various π-conjugated systems essential for optoelectronic device performance. Beyond its role in advanced materials, pentafluorobenzaldehyde serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry for introducing the pentafluorophenyl moiety. It is also utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and in the development of agrochemicals. Due to its reactivity and fluorinated structure, it requires careful handling under appropriate safety conditions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 24-28 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 164-166 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 77 °C

Density: 1.588 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.45(lit.)

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 6.1

Transport Codes: 2810

Analytical Data

Appearance: Clear yellowish liquid after melting