Description

Ethyl 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Butyrate is a high-value fluorinated organic ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a perfluorinated side chain, makes it an essential intermediate for introducing trifluoromethyl groups into target molecules, thereby modifying their physical and biological properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Coating Modifier: Incorporated to impart oil, water, and stain repellency, as well as chemical resistance to advanced polymers and surface coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated molecules.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Used in the manufacture of high-performance surfactants and emulsifiers for demanding industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Butyrate
CAS No.	17327-34-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7F6O2
Molecular Weight	228.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)butanoate; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)butyric Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-4,4,4-trifluorobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Perfluoroisovalerate; Ethyl 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-4,4,4-trifluorobutyrate; Butanoic acid, 4,4,4-trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Butyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.340 - 1.360
Density (20°C)	1.40 - 1.45 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.