Hexafluoroacetone trihydrate

Agent Name
Hexafluoroacetone trihydrate
CAS Number
34202-69-2
Formula
C3-F6-O.3H2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Hexafluoroacetone trihydrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Acetone, hexafluoro-, trihydrate; GC 7787; HFA; 2-Propanone, hexafluoro-, trihydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN2552
Category
Halogenated Ketones
Description
Colorless liquid or melt; mp = 18-21 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes somnolence and irritation in dermal lethal-dose studies of rabbits; Causes somnolence in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Possible reproductive and fetal toxicant, based on animal studies; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Hexafluoroacetone."
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Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hexafluoroacetone hydrate, liquid."

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