Pentadecafluorotriethylamine (CAS 359-70-6)

Pentadecafluorotriethylamine is a highly fluorinated organic compound, distinguished by its fifteen fluorine atoms bound to a triethylamine core. This perfluorinated chemical stands out for its exceptional stability, a hallmark of perfluorinated compounds, owing to the strong carbon-fluorine bonds. The presence of these bonds imparts remarkable resistance to both thermal and chemical degradation. In research settings, pentadecafluorotriethylamine is valued for its unique physicochemical properties, such as its low surface energy and ability to repel both water and oil, which make it a substance of interest in the study of hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings. Its low reactivity and high density of fluorine atoms are leveraged in the field of material science, particularly in the creation of advanced polymers and surface treatments that require the inertness and durability that fluorinated compounds can provide. Additionally, due to its heavy fluorination, pentadecafluorotriethylamine is also researched for its potential as a building block in the synthesis of complex fluorinated molecules that are not intended for pharmaceutical applications but for the exploration of new materials with unique electronic or optical properties essential for the development of specialized industrial applications.