1-Fluorobutane

1-Fluorobutane

Names
IUPAC name 1-fluorobutane
Identifiers
CAS Number	2366-52-1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	16020
ECHA InfoCard	100.017.386
EC Number	219-123-8
PubChem CID	16908
UNII	JY35A6Z36D
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4062351
InChI InChI=1S/C4H9F/c1-2-3-4-5/h2-4H2,1H3 Key: FCBJLBCGHCTPAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCF
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H9F
Molar mass	76.114 g·mol^−1
Appearance	Liquid
Density	0.779 g/cm^3
Melting point	−134 °C (−209 °F; 139 K)
Boiling point	32–33 °C (90–91 °F; 305–306 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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]

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

• 1-Bromobutane
• 1-Chlorobutane
• 1-Iodobutane

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.