Description

3,3-Dibromo-2-Oxo-1,1,1-Trifluorobutane is a high-value, halogenated building block characterized by its reactive bromine and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound matters for its versatility in synthesizing complex fluorinated molecules, which are critical for developing advanced materials and pharmaceuticals with enhanced properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and other specialty materials requiring specific electronic or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as an electrophile in nucleophilic substitutions.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research exploring new methodologies in organofluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dibromo-2-Oxo-1,1,1-Trifluorobutane
CAS No.	382-12-7
Molecular Formula	C4H3Br2F3O
Molecular Weight	277.87 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1-Trifluoro-3,3-dibromo-2-butanone; 3,3-Dibromo-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-butanone; 3,3-Dibromo-1,1,1-trifluorobutan-2-one; 3,3-Dibromotrifluoroacetone; Dibromotrifluoroacetone; 2-Butanone, 3,3-dibromo-1,1,1-trifluoro-; Trifluoroacetyl dibromomethane
EINECS	206-842-9

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dibromo-2-Oxo-1,1,1-Trifluorobutane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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