Description

Butanenitrile, 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-Methyl-3-Oxo- is a specialized fluorinated organic nitrile building block with a reactive β-keto nitrile structure. This compound is valued for its unique trifluoromethyl group, which imparts enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated heterocycles, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and potential drug candidates targeting central nervous system and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and specialty coatings that require specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for C-C bond formation, including Michael additions and cyclocondensation reactions, to introduce the trifluoromethylacetone moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanenitrile, 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-Methyl-3-Oxo-
CAS No.	110234-70-3
Molecular Formula	C6H6F3NO
Molecular Weight	165.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-methyl-3-oxobutanenitrile; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-oxo-2-methylbutyronitrile; 3-Oxo-2-methyl-4,4,4-trifluorobutyronitrile; 2-Methyl-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutyronitrile; Trifluoromethylacetone cyanohydrin; 1-Cyano-1-methyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethane; TFMOBN
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Quality Control

Our Butanenitrile, 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-Methyl-3-Oxo- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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