Description

1-tert-Butyl-4-Fluorobenzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant commercial and research interest. Its unique structure, featuring a bulky tert-butyl group and a fluorine atom in para positions, makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorine-containing mesogens and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved electronic properties and device performance.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers and epoxy resins to alter physical properties such as thermal stability, chemical resistance, and dielectric constant.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a sterically hindered aromatic substrate in cross-coupling reactions and catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butyl-4-Fluorobenzene
CAS No.	701-30-4
Molecular Formula	C10H13F
Molecular Weight	152.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylfluorobenzene; p-tert-Butylfluorobenzene; 1-Fluoro-4-tert-butylbenzene; 4-Fluoro-1-tert-butylbenzene; (4-Fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropane; tert-Butyl-4-fluorobenzene; 701-30-4; 4-(tert-Butyl)fluorobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-tert-Butyl-4-Fluorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical properties are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.95 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.48

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