83310-97-8 | 3-(Perfluorobutyl)propanol

CAS:83310-97-8 | 3-(Perfluorobutyl)propanol ,Description

3-(Perfluorobutyl)propanol (3-PFP) is a fluorinated organic compound that has been used in a variety of scientific research applications. It is a colorless, odorless, and non-toxic compound that is soluble in both organic and aqueous solvents. Due to its unique properties, 3-PFP has been studied for its potential use in a variety of research and laboratory applications. In 
 

Scientific Research Applications

Vapor Pressure and Adsorption Capacity

3-(Perfluorobutyl)propanol has been studied for its vapor pressure properties, which are essential to understand its behavior in environmental contexts, especially regarding its removal. Schindler et al. (2013) utilized a modified vapor saturation method to measure the ambient temperature vapor pressure of this compound and others. They also examined the adsorption capacities on BPL activated carbon, providing insights into how these compounds interact with environmental materials (Schindler et al., 2013).

Building Blocks for Fluorous Chemistry

Rábai et al. (2007) highlighted the use of 3-(Perfluorobutyl)propanol as a valuable building block in fluorous chemistry. The study focused on the synthesis of these compounds, demonstrating their potential in various chemical applications (Rábai et al., 2007) .

UV Oxidation in Wastewater Treatment

Shih et al. (2013) investigated the use of UV oxidation for the treatment of wastewater containing 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propanol, a compound related to 3-(Perfluorobutyl)propanol. This study is significant for understanding the environmental management of fluorinated compounds (Shih et al., 2013).

Detection in Biological Samples

Kato et al. (2018) developed methods for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including compounds like 3-(Perfluorobutyl)propanol, in human biological samples. This research is crucial for assessing human exposure to these compounds (Kato et al., 2018).

Use in Liquid Crystal Materials

Tsai and Yang (1993) explored the use of related chiral alcohols in synthesizing ferroelectric liquid crystal materials, which could have implications for the application of 3-(Perfluorobutyl)propanol in this field (Tsai & Yang, 1993).

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