4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-methylphenyl)butane-1,3-dione (diketone)

4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-methylphenyl)butane-1,3-dione (diketone)

1-(p-Tolyl)-4,4,4-trifluoro-1,3-butanedione; Trifluoroacetylacetophenone, p-methyl derivative; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1,3-butanedione; TFMDB diketone

CAS 720-95-6

Chemical Formula C11H9F3O2

Molecular Weight 230.18 g/mol

4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(4-methylphenyl)butane-1,3-dione is a specialized fluorinated diketone compound, primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and fine chemical production. Due to the presence of both aromatic and fluorinated groups, it offers high chemical stability, hydrophobicity, and electron-withdrawing characteristics, making it valuable in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty material development.

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  •  API Intermediate: Used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical actives, especially those needing fluorinated side chains for     metabolic stability.
  •  Antiviral & Anticancer Compounds: Commonly used in medicinal chemistry for preparing experimental drugs targeting viruses or tumor cells.
  •  Fluorinated Drug Synthesis: Its trifluoromethyl group enhances bioavailability and membrane permeability in final drug molecules.

2. Agrochemicals

  •  Pesticide Intermediate: Used in the development of fluorinated herbicides and insecticides due to its hydrophobicity and biological activity.
  •  Stability Enhancer: Incorporated into compounds where prolonged field activity and resistance to hydrolysis are required.

3. Polymers & Resins 

  •  Functional Monomer: Utilized in designing fluorinated specialty resins and coatings for electronics and optical applications.
  •  High-Performance Additive: Acts as a modifying agent in resins to improve chemical resistance, thermal stability, and fluorine content.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Mild aromatic odor
Boiling Point ~275 °C (decomposes)
Melting Point 62–66 °C
Density ~1.33 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility Soluble in organic solvents like acetone, ethanol
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Flash Point >110 °C

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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