1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol
Agent Name
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol
CAS Number
920-66-1
Formula
C3-H2-F6-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroisopropanol; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroisopropyl alcohol; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethanol; 2H-Hexafluoroisopropanol; Bis(trifluoromethyl)methanol; Ethanol, 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)-; HFIP; Hexafluoro-2-propanol; Hexafluoroisopropanol; Hexafluoroisopropyl alcohol; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropan-2-ol; 2-Propanol, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless to light colored liquid; [CAMEO] Melting point = -4 deg C; Miscible in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Destructive to tissues and can cause chemical pneumonitis, liver and kidney injury, convulsions, coma, and death; [CAMEO] Corrosive to skin; Harmful by inhalation; Can cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
159 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,974 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point > 93 deg C; [CAMEO] ERG guide is for "Corrosive liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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