Pentanoic acid, 2,2-difluoro-3-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-, ethyl ester is an organic fluorinating reagent that can be used as a monomer for polymers in the preparation of fluoropolymers. This compound is primarily applicable in the optoelectronics field, acting as both a fluorine source reagent and an intermediate.