Chemistry:1-Fluorobutane

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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.

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