Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 372-31-6)?
Answer
Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 372-31-6) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a precursor for drug development, particularly in synthesizing fluorinated compounds with enhanced bioavailability. It also serves as an industrial reagent in polymer production and organic chemistry research. Its applications include agrochemicals, specialty materials, and as a building block for fluorinated esters in chemical manufacturing.
About
CAS No
372-31-6
English Name
Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutanoate
Molecular Formula
C6H7F3O3
Molecular Weight
184.11 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(=O)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
OCJKUQIPRNZDTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
