Hexafluorobenzene
Agent Name
Hexafluorobenzene
CAS Number
392-56-3
Formula
C6-F6
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
CP 28; Perfluorobenzene; Benzene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexafluoro-; Benzene, hexafluoro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Liquid; [Hawley] Colorless clear liquid; Melting point = 3.7-41 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as solvent and for chemical synthesis; [Merck Index] Used as solvent in NMR spectroscopy; [Hawley]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Hexachlorobenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
84.5 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 95,000 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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