1-Fluorobutane Explained

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1-Fluorobutane - C4H9F - MD Topology - NMR - X-Ray . 6 August 2024.
2. Book: Fox . Marye Anne . Whitesell . James K. . Organic Chemistry . 2004 . Jones & Bartlett Learning . 978-0-7637-2197-8 . 138 . 6 August 2024 . en.
3. Book: Sterner . Olov . Chemistry, Health and Environment . 8 June 2010 . . 978-3-527-32582-5 . 45 . 6 August 2024 . en.
4. . 1964 . 1322 . 1-Fluorobutane . 6 August 2024 . The Society . en.