Compound Q&A
How is 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-butanol (CAS: 461-18-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-butanol is typically synthesized via the reaction of 1-bromobutane with hydrogen fluoride to form 4-bromofluorobutane, which is then reduced to 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-butanol using sodium borohydride or lithium aluminum hydride. The reaction is carried out under anhydrous conditions to promote the desired product formation.
About
CAS No
461-18-7
English Name
4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-butanol
Molecular Formula
C4H7F3O
Molecular Weight
128.09 g/mol
SMILES
C(CC(F)(F)F)CO
InChIKey
VKRFUGHXKNNIJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
