Perfluorohexanes, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Perfluorohexanes is used as a coolant, photosensitizer in fluorous biphasic singlet oxygenation and an inert reaction medium. It is used in the electronic cooling liquid and insulator. It plays a vital role as a reaction medium, especially for photooxidation reactions. Further, it finds application as an ultrasound contrast agent.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

355-42-0

Molecular Formula

C6F14

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

338.044

MDL Number

MFCD00000437

InChI Key

ZJIJAJXFLBMLCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

perfluorohexane, perflexane, tetradecafluorohexane, perfluoro-n-hexane, flutec pp1, hexane, tetradecafluoro, n-tetradecafluorohexane, fluorinert fc72, perfluorohexanes, perflexane usan:inn

PubChem CID

9639

ChEBI

CHEBI:39427

IUPAC Name

1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tetradecafluorohexane

SMILES

C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F

Melting Point

-4°C

Color

Colorless

Density

1.699 g/mL

Boiling Point

58°C to 60°C

Flash Point

None

Refractive Index

1.251

Linear Formula

CF₃(CF₂)₄CF₃

Quantity

25 g

Beilstein

1802113

Solubility Information

Immiscible with water.

Formula Weight

338.04

Percent Purity

≥98%

Physical Form

Liquid

Chemical Name or Material

Perfluorohexanes

Hazard Category

Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

EINECSNumber

206-585-0

RTECSNumber

MO4310000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

Hazard Category

Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

EINECSNumber

206-585-0

RTECSNumber

MO4310000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only