Description

4-[(3-Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]-1-Butene is a specialized organic building block featuring a phenyl ring substituted with a trifluoromethyl group and a terminal butene chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and liquid crystal industries for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine moiety can improve metabolic stability and lipophilicity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, altering surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, olefin metathesis, and other catalytic processes in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fluorine Chemistry Development: Essential for exploring new methodologies in fluorination and the creation of organofluorine compounds with unique reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[(3-Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]-1-Butene
CAS No.	21172-36-1
Molecular Formula	C11H11F3
Molecular Weight	200.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butene, 4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-; 4-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1-butene; 3-Trifluoromethylphenylbutene; 4-(m-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1-butene; 1-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-3-butene; m-Trifluoromethylphenylbutene; 4-(α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-tolyl)-1-butene
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Quality Control

Our 4-[(3-Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]-1-Butene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and fluorides. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.