Description

2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluoro-1-Butanol is a highly fluorinated primary alcohol, a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a perfluorinated alkyl chain, imparts exceptional properties such as high thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface activity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where it serves as a critical intermediate for introducing fluorine atoms to enhance product performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key precursor for creating advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluorinated Surfactants & Polymers: Serves as a monomer or modifier for producing high-performance, oil- and water-repellent coatings and materials.
• Electronics Industry: Employed in the manufacture of specialty solvents and cleaning agents for precision electronics manufacturing.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a fluorinated component in the development of advanced display and lighting materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic and medicinal chemistry for exploring novel fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluoro-1-Butanol
CAS No.	375-01-9
Molecular Formula	C4H3F7O
Molecular Weight	200.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptafluorobutanol; 1H,1H-Heptafluoro-1-butanol; 1H,1H-Heptafluorobutanol; 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluorobutan-1-ol; 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanol (inverted numbering); Perfluorobutyl alcohol; F7-Butanol; HFBA (Heptafluorobutyric Alcohol)
EINECS	206-786-3

Quality Control

Our 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluoro-1-Butanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.300 - 1.320
Density (20°C)	1.65 - 1.75 g/mL

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