4,4,4-Trifluorobutan-1-ol, CAS No. 461-18-7

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461-18-7

Catalog No. EBD35064

CAS 461-18-7

Name 4,4,4-Trifluorobutan-1-ol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4,4,4-Trifluorobutan-1-ol 4,4,4-trifluorobutanol 4,4,4-Trifluorobutanol-1 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-butanol 3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoatehydrochloride DL-Bicarnesinehydrochloride 4,4,4-Trifluorobutan-1-ol

Molecular Formula: C4H7F3O

Molecular Weight: 128.09

MDL Number: MFCD00041483

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds

Product Description:

4,4,4-Trifluorobutanol is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H7F3O. It is a colorless liquid characterized by a hydroxyl group and a terminal trifluoromethyl group, which imparts unique electronic and hydrophobic properties. This compound serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of advanced materials. Its primary application is in the field of organic electronics, where it is used to prepare fluorinated monomers and polymers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other optoelectronic devices. The introduction of the trifluorobutyl chain helps to modify the solubility, film-forming properties, and charge transport characteristics of the resulting materials. Additionally, it finds use as a versatile fluorinated synthon in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the 4,4,4-trifluorobutyl moiety into more complex molecules. 4,4,4-Trifluorobutanol should be handled with care as it is flammable and may cause skin and eye irritation. Proper personal protective equipment and ventilation are recommended during use.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 123-127 °C/760 mmHg

Flash Point: 50 °C

Density: 1.212 g/mL at 25 °C

Refractivity: n20/D 1.343

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 1993C