Description

4-Bromo-1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-Trifluorobutane is a halogenated alkane building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique combination of bromine, chlorine, and fluorine substituents makes it a versatile intermediate for introducing functional complexity into target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key fluorinated synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the halogenated structure contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor or modifier in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals that require specific halogen functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research settings.
• Fluorochemical Production: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex fluorinated compounds used as refrigerants, solvents, or surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-Trifluorobutane
CAS No.	234096-23-2
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrCl2F3
Molecular Weight	264.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2-Trifluoro-4-bromo-1,2-dichlorobutane; 4-Bromo-1,2-dichloro-1,1,2-trifluorobutane; Butane, 4-bromo-1,2-dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoro-; 1,2-Dichloro-4-bromo-1,1,2-trifluorobutane; Halogenated Butane Intermediate; Bromochlorotrifluorobutane
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-Trifluorobutane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and scale-up.

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 reactive metals. 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 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL

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