1-Fluorobutane


1-Fluorobutane is the organofluorine compound with the formula CH33F. 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.