Description

4-Fluorobutan-1-ol (CAS No. 372-93-0) is a fluorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₉FO. This clear, colorless liquid is a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal fluorine atom and a hydroxyl group, makes it a versatile intermediate for nucleophilic substitution reactions, fluorination studies, and the synthesis of more complex fluorinated molecules. With a purity of ≥98% (GC), our 4-Fluorobutan-1-ol is rigorously tested to ensure consistency and reliability for research applications. Proper storage in a cool, dry place under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 372-93-0
• Complexity: 23.5
• IUPAC Name: 4-fluorobutan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9FO/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h6H,1-4H2
• InChI Key: SHOBGSRUFRALBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 92.063743068
• Molecular Formula: C4H9FO
• Molecular Weight: 92.11
• SMILES: C(CCF)CO
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 92.063743068
• Synonyms: 4-FLUORO-1-BUTANOL, 4-fluorobutan-1-ol, 836-238-4, 372-93-0, 4-Fluorobutanol, 1-BUTANOL, 4-FLUORO-, 61599-24-4, 4-Fluoro-butan-1-ol, MFCD00039555, omega-Fluorobutanol, BRN 1697078, C4H9FO, SCHEMBL96488, SCHEMBL96489, CHEMBL4450925, SCHEMBL12004281, SCHEMBL13725672, SCHEMBL27946948, SCHEMBL28029888, DTXSID60190698, AKOS006274816, FF23366, DB-295296, E85260, EN300-206962

Application

4-Fluorobutan-1-ol is widely used as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. It serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of fluorine-containing polymers and liquid crystals for advanced material science applications. Researchers also utilize it in the development of radiotracers and PET imaging agents due to its ability to introduce fluorine-18 isotopes.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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