Description

1-Butyl-3-Fluoro-Benzene is a fluorinated aromatic compound characterized by a butyl side chain, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine atom, enabling precise modifications to molecular structures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require high-purity building blocks for developing new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a starting material for creating complex, fluorinated ligands and catalysts.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter physical properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring structure-activity relationships and new fluorination methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butyl-3-Fluoro-Benzene
CAS No.	20651-66-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₃F
Molecular Weight	152.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-1-butylbenzene; 1-Butyl-3-fluorobenzene; m-Fluorobutylbenzene; 3-Fluorobutylbenzene; Butyl-3-fluorobenzene; 3-Butylfluorobenzene; (3-Fluorophenyl)butane; 20651-66-5
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Butyl-3-Fluoro-Benzene is produced and analyzed under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined via GC, HPLC, and NMR. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Density (at 20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.480 - 1.490

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