Description

tert-Butyl Fluoride is a highly volatile, gaseous organofluorine compound valued for its role as a versatile fluorinating agent and synthetic building block. Its unique structure makes it a critical reagent for introducing the tert-butyl group and fluorine atoms into complex molecules, enabling advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides where fluorination enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluorinating Agent: Employed in organic synthesis as a source of fluoride ion for nucleophilic substitution reactions under controlled conditions.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the development of fluorinated polymers with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory chemistry involving C-F bond formation.
• Electronic Chemicals: Potential use in the etching and cleaning processes for semiconductor manufacturing due to its volatile and reactive nature.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Fluoride
CAS No.	353-61-7
Molecular Formula	C4H9F
Molecular Weight	76.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-2-methylpropane; Fluorotrimethylmethane; Trimethylfluoromethane; 1,1-Dimethylethyl fluoride; t-Butyl fluoride; tert-C4H9F; NSC 8416
EINECS	206-528-3

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Fluoride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Cylinders must be secured upright and kept at temperatures not exceeding 25°C (77°F). Contents are under pressure. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%

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