Description

4-n-Butylbenzotrifluoride is a specialized fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group and the lipophilic n-butyl chain, which imparts specific physicochemical properties to target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of bioactive molecules, particularly those requiring enhanced metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the trifluoromethyl moiety is a critical pharmacophore.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic semiconductors for display and electronic applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a starting material for introducing the 4-butylbenzyl moiety into complex molecular architectures.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones to alter solubility, thermal stability, and chemical resistance properties.
• Research & Development: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and material science research exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-n-Butylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	61342-04-9
Molecular Formula	C11H13F3
Molecular Weight	202.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 4-Butylbenzotrifluoride; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)butylbenzene; p-Butylbenzotrifluoride; p-Butyl-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 4-n-Butyl-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; (4-Butylphenyl)trifluoromethane
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Butylbenzotrifluoride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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 when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/mL

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