Description

3-Bromo-1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-Butanone is a versatile fluorinated building block and a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and trifluoromethyl groups, makes it a valuable reagent for introducing fluorinated motifs into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides that leverage fluorine's unique effects on biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals where fluorine content imparts desirable properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to incorporate the -CF3 group into complex organic frameworks.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal and process chemists exploring new synthetic pathways and fluorination strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-Butanone
CAS No.	382-01-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4BrF3O
Molecular Weight	204.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-butanone; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-butanone, 1-bromo-; 3-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluorobutan-2-one; 3-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-butanone; 1-Bromo-3,3,3-trifluoroacetone; 3-Bromotrifluoro-2-butanone; 3-Bromo-1,1,1-trifluoroacetone; Bromotrifluoroacetone (related compound)
EINECS	206-846-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1,1,1-Trifluoro-2-Butanone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.