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Perfluorohexane

SKU 90035597 CAS 355-42-0 Available on enquiry

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Perfluorohexane is a chemically inert fluorocarbon liquid used primarily as a heat transfer fluid, solvent, and cleaning agent in industrial and electronic applications. It is identified by CAS number 355-42-0 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Perfluorohexane from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90035597
CAS Number
355-42-0
IUPAC Name
1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tetradecafluorohexane
EC Number
206-585-0
Exact Mass
337.9776
SMILES
C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
InChIKey
ZJIJAJXFLBMLCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6F14/c7-1(8,3(11,12)5(15,16)17)2(9,10)4(13,14)6(18,19)20
PubChem CID
9639

Synonyms

  • 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Tetradecafluorohexane
  • Fluorinert FC72
  • Flutec PP1
  • Hexane, tetradecafluoro-
  • n-Perfluorohexane
  • n-Tetradecafluorohexane
  • Perflexane
  • Perflexano
  • perflexanum
  • Tetradecafluorohexane

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance
Liquid
Odour
Odorless
Melting Point
-86.1 °C
Boiling Point
57.2 °C
Density
1.6910 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility (other solvents)
Soluble in ethyl ether, benzene, chloroform
Vapour Pressure
218 mmHg at 25 °C
Refractive Index
1.2515

Source: PubChem CID 9639 (HSDB)

Frequently asked questions

What is Perfluorohexane used for?

Perfluorohexane is commonly used as a specialty solvent, a heat transfer fluid, and in various electronic and industrial cleaning applications.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Perfluorohexane?

The chemical formula for Perfluorohexane is C6F14 and it has a molecular weight of 338.04 g/mol.

How should Perfluorohexane be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.

What grade of Perfluorohexane is available?

Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the specific purity grades currently in stock.

Can Molekula supply Perfluorohexane in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Perfluorohexane in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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