Description

3,3,4,4-Tetrafluorobutan-2-Ol is a versatile fluorinated alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a hydroxyl group adjacent to a perfluorinated carbon chain, makes it a valuable precursor for introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules, thereby modifying their physical and chemical properties. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced stability, bioavailability, or specific surface characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where fluorine incorporation can increase efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Materials: Acts as a fluorinated component in the synthesis of liquid crystals for high-performance displays, influencing dielectric anisotropy and viscosity.
• Polymer & Surface Modifier: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymers, enhancing properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and creating low-surface-energy coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution or coupling reactions to construct complex fluorinated organic molecules for research and development.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve stability and performance at high voltages.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,3,4,4-Tetrafluorobutan-2-Ol
CAS No.	17425-25-1
Molecular Formula	C4H6F4O
Molecular Weight	146.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-3-hydroxybutane; 2-Butanol, 3,3,4,4-tetrafluoro-; 3,3,4,4-Tetrafluoro-2-butanol; 3,3,4,4-Tetrafluorobutan-2-ol; Tetrafluorobutanol; TFBO
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,4,4-Tetrafluorobutan-2-Ol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and sources of ignition. Due to its sensitivity to fluoride/strong alkali, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and segregated from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.3200 - 1.3400
Density (20°C)	1.40 - 1.50 g/mL

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