Description

1-Fluorobutane is a valuable fluorinated alkane, also known as n-Butyl Fluoride, with the CAS registry number 2366-52-1. This compound serves as a versatile building block and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to the fluorine atom. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel compounds and formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent in the production of fluorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to introduce the butyl group with a fluorine handle.
• Specialty Solvent: Functions as a solvent for specific reactions and purification processes in research and fine chemical manufacturing.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated for use in surface modification and the creation of fluorinated polymers or coatings.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as an analytical standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for method development and calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluorobutane
CAS No.	2366-52-1
Molecular Formula	C₄H₉F
Molecular Weight	76.11 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Butyl Fluoride; Butyl Fluoride; Fluorobutane; 1-Fluorobutane; 2366-52-1; n-C4H9F; NSC 8415; FBu
EINECS	219-121-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Fluorobutane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and alkali metals. Due to its high volatility, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	0.78 - 0.80 g/mL
Boiling Point	32 - 34 °C

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