Description

4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(Pyridine-4-Yl)Butane-1,3-Dione is a high-purity fluorinated diketone building block featuring a pyridine moiety. This compound is valued for its unique trifluoromethyl group and heterocyclic structure, which are critical for modulating the physicochemical properties of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for use in synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its β-diketone and pyridine functionalities.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers and advanced organic electronic materials to tune electronic properties and solubility.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in organic synthesis for cyclization reactions, heterocycle formation, and the introduction of the 4-pyridyl group into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(Pyridine-4-Yl)Butane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	399-06-4
Molecular Formula	C9H6F3NO2
Molecular Weight	217.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-pyridinyl)-1,3-butanedione; 1-(4-Pyridinyl)-4,4,4-trifluoro-1,3-butanedione; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-pyridyl)butane-1,3-dione; 4-Pyridyl Trifluoroacetylacetone; 4-(4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-oxobutanoyl)pyridine; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(pyridin-4-yl)butane-1,3-dione; 399-06-4; 4-Pyridyl-1,1,1-trifluoroacetylacetone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(Pyridine-4-Yl)Butane-1,3-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request 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 at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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