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]

1-Fluorobutane
Names
IUPAC name
1-fluorobutane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 219-123-8
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
Appearance Liquid
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:
GHS02: FlammableGHS07: Exclamation mark
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Synthesis

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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

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

Uses

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1-Fluorobutane can be used to etch semiconductors.

See also

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References

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  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.