Pentafluoroethylphosphonic acid is a chemical compound characterized by its unique structure, which includes a phosphonic acid group and five fluorine atoms attached to an ethyl group. This compound is notable for its high fluorine content, which imparts significant chemical stability and hydrophobic properties. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is soluble in polar solvents. The presence of the phosphonic acid functional group makes it a strong acid, capable of donating protons in aqueous solutions. Pentafluoroethylphosphonic acid is of interest in various fields, including materials science and organic synthesis, due to its potential applications in the development of fluorinated compounds and as a reagent in chemical reactions. Its unique properties also make it a subject of study in environmental chemistry, particularly concerning its behavior and persistence in ecosystems. Safety precautions are necessary when handling this compound, as it can be hazardous due to its corrosive nature and potential environmental impact.

Pentafluoroethylphosphonic acid

103305-01-7: (Pentafluoroethyl)Phosphonate

Dioxido-Oxo-(1,1,2,2,2-Pentafluoroethyl)Phosphorane is an organofluorine compound that is used as a reagent for the synthesis of polymers. This compound has been shown to be a bifunctional initiator for cationic polymerization. It is also capable of chlorinating and hypochlorinating organic compounds. Dioxido-Oxo-(1,1,2,2,2-Pentafluoroethyl)Phosphorane can be used in the production of trioxane and metal hydroxides. Reaction with fluorinated alkyl groups leads to the formation of organofluorine compounds such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). The reaction system can be buffered by using polycarboxylic acid.

CAS 103305-01-7: Pentafluoroethylphosphonic acid

Dioxido-Oxo-(1,1,2,2,2-Pentafluoroethyl)Phosphorane

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Pentafluoroethylphosphonic acid

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