Description

Butanal, 2-Ethyl-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-Oxo- is a specialized fluorinated β-ketoaldehyde building block. This compound matters for its unique trifluoromethyl and keto-aldehyde functional groups, which are critical for introducing fluorine atoms and reactive handles into target molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated heterocycles and complex bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that benefit from the metabolic stability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes, including aldol condensations and nucleophilic additions, to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An important compound for academic and industrial research exploring new methodologies in fluoroorganic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanal, 2-Ethyl-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-Oxo-
CAS No.	187726-54-1
Molecular Formula	C6H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	168.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutanal; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-oxo-2-ethylbutyraldehyde; 3-Oxo-2-ethyl-4,4,4-trifluorobutanal; 2-Ethyl-4,4,4-trifluoroacetoacetaldehyde; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-ethyl-3-oxobutyraldehyde; Ethyl trifluoromethyl diketone aldehyde; TFEOB (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our Butanal, 2-Ethyl-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-Oxo- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by GC/HPLC), identity (IR/NMR), and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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