Perfluorohexane

Description

Perfluorohexane · CAS 355-42-0 · C6F14. UNII FX3WJ41CMX. Boiling Point: 57.2 °C; Boiling Point: 56.6 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: -86.1 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	355-42-0
PubChem CID	9639
Molecular formula	C6F14
IUPAC name	1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tetradecafluorohexane
UNII (FDA)	FX3WJ41CMX

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	338.04
XLogP3	5.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	14
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	337.9776443
Monoisotopic Mass	337.9776443
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	20
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	57.2 °C
Boiling Point	56.6 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	-86.1 °C
Density	1.6910 g/cu cm at 20 °C
Density	1.6995 @ 20°C
Vapor Pressure	218.0 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure	218 mm Hg at 25 °C
Viscosity	9.79 mP at 0 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Transparent solid; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline] Perfluoroalkanes are chemically stable, nonflammable, and physiologically inert; [Ullmann]
• Course, transparent, needle-like crystals
• Liquid
• Colorless radiolucent liquid
• Odorless
• Soluble in ethyl ether, benzene, chloroform

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: Use unspecified FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS
GHS notification summary	1.9% (2 / 107)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	1.9% (2 / 107)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (70.1%), H319 (70.1%), H335 (70.1%), H412 (33.6%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a coolant (electronics), inert reaction medium (non-toxic and non-ozone-depleting), and ultrasound contrast agent; [Merck Index] Perfluoroalkanes, e.g., perfluorodecalin, are used to produce blood substitutes. [Ullmann]
• In the electronics industry as a coolant and test bath medium. Non-toxic, non-ozone-depleting, inert reaction medium.
• Diagnostic aid (Ultrasound contrast agent).
• non-polymer PFAS -> Personal Care products and cosmetics -> Anti-aging cream
• non-polymer PFAS -> Personal Care products and cosmetics -> Mask
• non-polymer PFAS -> Personal Care products and cosmetics -> Eye cream/ eye shadow

Synonyms

Perfluorohexane; Perflexane; 355-42-0; Tetradecafluorohexane; Flutec PP1; n-Tetradecafluorohexane; n-Perfluorohexane; Fluorinert FC72; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Tetradecafluorohexane; AF0150; Perflexano; DTXSID7046548; FX3WJ41CMX; AF-0150; DTXCID5026548; CHEBI:39427

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Perfluorohexane?

CAS 355-42-0; molecular formula C6F14; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Perfluorohexane known by?

Perfluorohexane, Perflexane, 355-42-0, Tetradecafluorohexane, Flutec PP1, n-Tetradecafluorohexane.

What is the regulatory status of Perfluorohexane?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: Use unspecified; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is Perfluorohexane classified as hazardous?

1.9% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (2 of 107).

What are the key physical properties of Perfluorohexane?

Boiling Point: 57.2 °C; Boiling Point: 56.6 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: -86.1 °C; Density: 1.6910 g/cu cm at 20 °C.

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