Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluorobutyrate

CAS NO.：371-26-6
Empirical Formula: C6H9F3O2
Molecular Weight: 170.13
MDL number: MFCD00041398
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-13 17:03:25

What is Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluorobutyrate?

Chemical properties

Light yellow liquid

The Uses of Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluorobutyrate

4,4,4-Trifluoro Ethyl Ester Butanoic Acid is a useful building block for organic synthesis.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 30, p. 4403, 1989 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)99372-9

General Description

Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluorobutyrate is an ethyl ester of 4,4,4-tributyric acid. It is a useful spin trapping reagent used for ESR/EPR spectroscopy. It can be synthesized from Grignard reagent derived from 3-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane..

Properties of Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluorobutyrate

Boiling point:	127 °C (lit.)
Density	1.16 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.3516(lit.)
Flash point:	92 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,2-8°C
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to pale yellow
BRN	1769215
CAS DataBase Reference	371-26-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluorobutyrate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.