Compound Q&A
How is 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1-pentanol (CAS: 355-80-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1-pentanol is typically synthesized via a hydrogenation process that involves the reduction of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1-pentanone using hydrogen gas in the presence of a palladium catalyst. The reaction is carried out under high pressure and temperature to achieve high yield and selectivity. The process is optimized for industrial scale production.
About
CAS No
355-80-6
English Name
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1-pentanol
Molecular Formula
C5H4F8O
Molecular Weight
232.07 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(C(C(C(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)O
InChIKey
JUGSKHLZINSXPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
