Description

1-Ethoxy-3-Trifluoromethyl-1,3-Butadiene is a specialized fluorinated diene building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an ethoxy and a trifluoromethyl group on a conjugated diene system, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex, fluorine-containing molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for fluorinated polymers and advanced materials with specific optical, electronic, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to introduce fluorinated segments into complex organic frameworks efficiently.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research focused on the reactivity and applications of fluorinated olefins and dienes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethoxy-3-Trifluoromethyl-1,3-Butadiene
CAS No.	59938-06-6
Molecular Formula	C7H9F3O
Molecular Weight	166.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Trifluoromethyl-1-ethoxy-1,3-butadiene; 1-Ethoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Butadiene, 1-ethoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; ETFB
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Ethoxy-3-Trifluoromethyl-1,3-Butadiene is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its high volatility and sensitivity to strong alkali, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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