Methyl nonafluorobutyl ether
Agent Name
Methyl nonafluorobutyl ether
CAS Number
163702-07-6
Formula
C5-H3-F9-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Butane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] Fractionated and Column Treated HFE-7100 from Methylbutyrate ECF. F-12429 (Intermediate); [3M MSDS]
Category
Halogenated Ethers
Description
Clear liquid with an odor of ether; [3M MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [3M MSDS]
Comments
Perfluorobutyl methyl ether (Mixed Isomers), also known as Hydrofluoroether-7100 (HFE-7100), is a mixture of approximately 40% methyl nonafluorobutyl ether (CAS# 163702-07-6) and 60% methyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether (CAS# 163702-08-7); Causes eye irritation; [OSHA] Contains 3-7% methyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether (CAS# 163702-08-7); Not expected to cause significant skin or eye irritation; [3M MSDS] See "Methyl nonafluoroisobutyl ether."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
202 mm Hg
WEEL
750 ppm
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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