355-80-6 | 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1-pentanol

CAS:355-80-6 | 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1-pentanol ,Description

2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Octafluoro-1-pentanol, also known as perfluoropentanol (PFP), is a fluorinated alcohol containing eight fluorine atoms and one hydrogen atom. It is one of the most widely used fluorinated compounds in scientific research, due to its unique properties and its ability to act as a solvent, reactant, and catalyst in various reactions. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

Physical Properties and Binary Systems

• Density and Viscosity Measurements: Zhang et al. (2016) reported on the density and viscosity of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-1-pentanol, noting successful correlation with second-order polynomial and Vogel–Tammann–Fulcher equations. They also explored isobaric vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) for binary systems involving this compound (Zhang et al., 2016).

Phase Behavior in Ternary Systems

• Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium Data: Gao et al. (2015) studied the liquid-liquid equilibrium of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-1-pentanol in a ternary system with ethanol and water, providing insights into separation factors and distribution coefficients (Gao et al., 2015) .

Supercritical Fluid Applications

• Reverse Micelles in Supercritical Fluids: Gutierrez et al. (2020) explored the use of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-1-pentanol in forming reverse micelles in supercritical fluids, highlighting its potential as a cosurfactant (Gutierrez et al., 2020).

Chemical Synthesis and Surfactants

• Surfactant Synthesis: Xiong Hai-xi (2014) investigated the synthesis of a sulfate surfactant using 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-1-pentanol, contributing to the field of surface-active agents (Xiong Hai-xi, 2014).

Nanotechnology Applications

• Quantum Dots Synthesis: Liu et al. (2004) reported the synthesis of Ag2S quantum dots using 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-1-pentanol as a cosurfactant in water-in-CO2 microemulsions (Liu et al., 2004).

Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)

• OLED Efficiency Improvement: Ng et al. (2014) explored the use of 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluoro-1-pentanol in improving the efficiency of polymer OLEDs, demonstrating its role in enhancing electron current and efficiency (Ng et al., 2014).

Environmental and Biofuel Research

• Diesel Engine Performance: Yilmaz and Atmanli (2017) investigated the use of 1-pentanol, a related compound, in diesel engine performance, indicating potential environmental benefits of such alcohol blends in reducing emissions (Yilmaz & Atmanli, 2017).

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