1-Fluorobutane is the organofluorine compound with the formula or . This compound belongs to the group of aliphatic, saturated halogenated hydrocarbons.
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.
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 2-Fluorobutane
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