1-Fluorobutane

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1-Fluorobutane
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Names
IUPAC name
1-fluorobutane
Other names
Butyl fluoride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 219-123-8
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C4H9F/c1-2-3-4-5/h2-4H2,1H3
    Key: FCBJLBCGHCTPAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCF
Properties
C4H9F
Molar mass 76.114 g·mol−1
AppearanceLiquid
Density 0.779 g/cm3
Melting point −134 °C (−209 °F; 139 K)
Boiling point 32–33 °C (90–91 °F; 305–306 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

1-Fluorobutane is the organofluorine compound with the formula CH3(CH2)3F. [1] This compound belongs to the group of aliphatic, saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. [2] [3]

Contents

Synthesis

1-Fluorobutane can be obtained by reacting 1-bromobutane with mercury(II) fluoride.

The compound can also be obtained by reacting 1-bromobutane with potassium fluoride in ethylene glycol. [4]

Physical properties

1-Fluorobutane is a low-temperature boiling liquid that is highly soluble in ethanol.

Uses

1-Fluorobutane can be used to etch semiconductors.

See also

References

  1. "1-Fluorobutane - C4H9F - MD Topology - NMR - X-Ray" . Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  2. Fox, Marye Anne; Whitesell, James K. (2004). Organic Chemistry. Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 138. ISBN   978-0-7637-2197-8 . Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  3. Sterner, Olov (8 June 2010). Chemistry, Health and Environment. John Wiley & Sons. p. 45. ISBN   978-3-527-32582-5 . Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  4. "1-Fluorobutane". Journal of the Chemical Society . The Society: 1322. 1964. Retrieved 6 August 2024.