Description

3,4,4,4-Tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)butan-1-ol is a high-value fluorinated alcohol building block characterized by its unique perfluoroalkyl ether side chain. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals, where its fluorine content imparts desirable properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface activity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where fluorine atoms can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating new-generation herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Advanced Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into fluoropolymers and specialty coatings to confer oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Surfactant & Surface Modifier: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated surfactants and surface treatment agents used in demanding industrial and electronic applications.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Employed in the development of fluorinated components for liquid crystal mixtures, improving performance parameters.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Utilized as a specialized reagent or ligand precursor in catalytic systems and complex organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,4,4-Tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)butan-1-ol
CAS No.	1378864-58-4
Molecular Formula	C5H4F7O2
Molecular Weight	238.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,4,4-Tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)-1-butanol; 1-Butanol, 3,4,4,4-tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3,4,4,4-tetrafluorobutan-1-ol; 3,4,4,4-Tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)butanol; TFMO-TF-BuOH (abbrev.); Perfluoro(trifluoromethoxy)butanol derivative; Fluorinated butanol ether
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Quality Control

Our 3,4,4,4-Tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)butan-1-ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its fluoride/strong alkali chemical property, ensure it is stored separately from bases and moisture-sensitive compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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