68188-12-5 | 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-5-iodopentane

CAS:68188-12-5 | 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-5-iodopentane ,Description

1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-5-iodopentane (HFIP) is a fluorinated organic chemical compound that has been used in a wide variety of applications, including synthesis, catalysis, chemical analysis, and lab experiments. It is a colorless, odorless, volatile liquid that is miscible with many organic solvents. HFIP is a versatile compound that has been used in many fields, including organic synthesis, catalysis, and biochemical research.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Reaction with Unsaturated Systems

Heptafluoro-2-iodopropane, a related compound, has been studied for its reaction with vinyl fluoride and other unsaturated systems. Under both photochemical and thermal conditions, this compound forms adducts like 1,1,1,2,3,3,4-heptafluoro-4-iodo-2-trifluoromethylbutane. These reactions demonstrate the potential of heptafluoro-iodo compounds in synthesizing various fluorinated organic compounds (Fleming, Haszeldine, & Tipping, 1973).

Photoelectron Spectroscopy

The high-resolution photoelectron spectra of fluoroiodohydrocarbons, including compounds similar to 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-5-iodopentane, have been measured. These studies are crucial for understanding the electronic structure and reactivity of such molecules (Boschi & Salahub, 1974).

Synthesis of Fluorocarbon Polymers

Heptafluoro-2-iodopropane, closely related to 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-5-iodopentane, has been used in telomerization reactions for synthesizing models of fluorocarbon polymers. This highlights the role of such compounds in polymer science and materials engineering (Chambers et al., 1964).

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