Description

4,4,4-Trifluorobutyronitrile is a versatile fluorinated nitrile building block, recognized for its unique chemical reactivity and high volatility. This compound is essential for introducing the trifluoromethyl group and cyano functionality into complex molecular architectures, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring trifluoromethylated structures for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to increased efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, enhancing chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in nucleophilic addition and cyclization reactions for constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,4-Trifluorobutyronitrile
CAS No.	690-95-9
Molecular Formula	C4H4F3N
Molecular Weight	123.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4,4-Trifluorobutanenitrile; 4,4,4-Trifluorobutyl Cyanide; 3,3,3-Trifluoropropanecarbonitrile; Perfluorobutyronitrile; TFBN; 690-95-9; Butyronitrile, 4,4,4-trifluoro-
EINECS	211-718-2

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4,4-Trifluorobutyronitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent leakage and concentration buildup. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

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