21379-33-9 | 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)butane-1,3-diol

CAS:21379-33-9 | 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)butane-1,3-diol ,Description

4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)butane-1,3-diol (TFB-1,3-diol) is an organic compound with a variety of uses in different scientific fields. It is an alcohol with a molecular weight of 250.19 g/mol and a boiling point of 55.5 °C. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is soluble in water. TFB-1,3-diol has been used in a variety of applications, including as a reagent in organic synthesis, a solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals, and a reactant in the synthesis of other organic compounds. In addition, it has been studied for its biochemical and physiological effects, and its potential applications in lab experiments. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

Application in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)butane-1,3-diol is utilized in the synthesis of aryl-substituted β-diketonato-ruthenium(II)-polypyridyl sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells. These complexes exhibit intense visible light absorption, which is crucial for solar cell applications (Islam et al., 2006).

Role in Hydrogen-Bonded Structures

The compound contributes to the formation of hydrogen-bonded structures in certain trifluoromethylated alcohols. This is evident in studies involving X-ray crystal structures of related compounds (Singh, Twamley, & Shreeve, 2001).

Catalysis in Polycondensation

It plays a role in polycondensations involving aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic diols. The presence of this compound aids in achieving higher molecular weights in the resulting polyesters (Buzin, Lahcini, Schwarz, & Kricheldorf, 2008).

Use in Synthesizing Heterocycles

This chemical is used in synthesizing trifluoromethyl-containing heterocycles, which are important in various chemical reactions (Song et al., 2008).

Synthesis of β-Acetal-Diols

It is instrumental in synthesizing novel trifluoromethylated β-acetal-diols, which have applications in further chemical syntheses (Zanatta, Rosa, Loro, Bonacorso, & Martins, 2001).

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis

The compound is used in microwave-assisted synthesis processes to create fused heterocycles incorporating the trifluoromethyl moiety (Shaaban, 2008).

Luminescence Studies in Chemistry

It's used in synthesizing ytterbium(III) beta-diketonate complexes, which are important for studying luminescence in chemistry (Martín‐Ramos et al., 2013) .

Nickel(II) and Copper(II) Complexes

This compound forms complexes with nickel(II) and copper(II), which are significant in the study of metal-organic chemistry (Woods et al., 2009).

Formation of Bridged Heterocycles

It's involved in the formation of unexpected trifluoromethyl-containing bridged heterocycles, an area of interest in organic synthesis (Jiang & Zhu, 2008).

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