375-01-9 | 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluoro-1-butanol

CAS:375-01-9 | 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluoro-1-butanol ,Description

2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluoro-1-butanol (HFBA) is a fluorinated alcohol used in a variety of industrial and scientific applications. It is an organofluorine compound that is composed of seven fluorine atoms and one carbon atom. It is a colorless liquid with a boiling point of -2.7°C and a melting point of -60°C. It is miscible with water and has a high solubility in organic solvents. In addition, it is relatively non-toxic and has a low vapor pressure. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

Interaction and Structure of Binary Mixtures

Morgado et al. (2016) conducted a study on the thermodynamics, spectroscopy, and simulation of binary mixtures involving hydrogenated and fluorinated alcohols. This research specifically included mixtures of ethanol and 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluoro-1-butanol. The study revealed complex behavior in these mixtures due to the balance between hydrogen bonding and dispersion forces. The presence of fluorinated groups in these mixtures was found to induce conformational changes in the hydrogenated chains, leading to more globular arrangements (Morgado et al., 2016).

Molecular Interactions in Supercritical Fluids

Yee, Fulton, and Smith (1992) utilized Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy to investigate the molecular interactions of 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluoro-1-butanol in supercritical carbon dioxide and ethane solvents. This study provided insights into the equilibrium between free and hydrogen-bonded species of the alcohol in these supercritical fluids (Yee, Fulton, & Smith, 1992).

Catalysis and Reaction Mechanisms

Research by Plint et al. (1999) explored the synthesis of 4-heptanone from 1-butanol, providing insights into the catalytic processes and the reaction mechanisms involved. This study highlighted the role of specific catalysts and the optimization of reaction conditions, contributing to our understanding of the chemical transformations related to butanol and its fluorinated derivatives (Plint et al., 1999).

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