1-Fluorobutane is the organofluorine compound with the formula CH3(CH2)3F.
[1] This compound belongs to the group of aliphatic, saturated halogenated hydrocarbons.
[2][3] 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.
[4] 1-Fluorobutane is a low-temperature boiling liquid that is highly soluble in ethanol.