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Perfluoro-2,4-dimethyl-3-ethylpentane
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Perfluoro-2,4-dimethyl-3-ethylpentane is a fully fluorinated hydrocarbon used as a solvent and heat transfer fluid in specialized industrial and laboratory applications. Its documented applications include cooling electrical and electronic equipment and serving as a tracer compound in tracing and tagging work. It is a colorless, odorless liquid with high thermal and chemical stability. CAS: 50285-18-2, Molecular formula: C9F20, Molecular weight: 488.06 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Perfluoro-2,4-dimethyl-3-ethylpentane from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Free from visible contaminants |
| Water | ≤ 20 µg/ml |
| Assay | ≥ 90.0% |
| Particulate matter | None visible in sample volume |
| Process solvent | ≤ 0.05% (V/v) |
| Fluoride (F-) | ≤ 15 µg/ml |
| Substance Reducing Potassium Permanganate | To pass standard test |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90035834 |
| CAS Number | 50285-18-2 |
| IUPAC Name | 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoro-3-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pentane |
| EC Number | 256-522-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C9F20 |
| Molecular Weight | 488.06 |
| Exact Mass | 487.9681 |
| SMILES | C(C(C(F)(F)F)(C(F)(F)F)F)(C(C(F)(F)F)(C(F)(F)F)F)(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)F |
| InChIKey | GEXSLRJJTOFEMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9F20/c10-1(4(13,14)9(27,28)29,2(11,5(15,16)17)6(18,19)20)3(12,7(21,22)23)8(24,25)26 |
| PubChem CID | 3016513 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29034900 |
| Tariff Code | 2903493090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- FIFLOW
- Perfluoro dimethylethylpentane
- perfluoro-2-methyl-3-isopropylpentane
Frequently asked questions
What is Perfluoro-2,4-dimethyl-3-ethylpentane used for?
It is primarily used as a specialty fluorinated solvent or in research applications requiring high chemical stability and inertness.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C9F20 with a molecular weight of 488.06 g/mol.
How should this compound be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade is available?
Available in high-purity research grade; specific grades may vary based on order volume.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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