Description

2-Methyl-4,4,4-Trifluorobutanol is a valuable fluorinated alcohol building block, prized for its ability to impart unique physicochemical properties to advanced materials and active compounds. Its structure combines a short-chain alcohol with a trifluoromethyl group, offering a blend of hydrophobicity, stability, and reactivity that is critical for high-performance applications. This chemical is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where precise molecular modification is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group improves efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to alter surface properties, increase chemical resistance, and modify the glass transition temperature of coatings and resins.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Acts as a component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids for the electronics industry.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Functions as a versatile fluorinated reagent or solvent in complex organic transformations and asymmetric catalysis.
• Surface Active Agents: Utilized in the creation of fluorinated surfactants and wetting agents with low surface tension.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-4,4,4-Trifluorobutanol
CAS No.	107103-95-7
Molecular Formula	C5H9F3O
Molecular Weight	142.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-methylbutan-1-ol; 2-Methyl-4,4,4-trifluorobutan-1-ol; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-methyl-1-butanol; 1-Butanol, 4,4,4-trifluoro-2-methyl-; (RS)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-methylbutan-1-ol; (±)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-methyl-1-butanol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methyl-4,4,4-Trifluorobutanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and comprehensive analytical testing is performed to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity for your critical applications.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.360 - 1.380
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.30 g/mL

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