A composition that can be used as, for example, mold release agent or lubricant and is disclosed. The composition comprises a fluorotelomer, which comprises repeat units derived from a fluoroalkene, and optionally a comonomer, and has an end group derived from a secondary alcohol or derivative thereof. Also disclosed is a process that can be used to produce the fluorotelomer. The process comprises contacting a fluoroalkene in a hydrofluorocarbon with at least one secondary alcohol, ether or ester thereof, or combinations of two or more thereof wherein the secondary is substantially soluble in the hydrofluorocarbon.