Perfluorohexane
Agent Name
Perfluorohexane
CAS Number
355-42-0
Formula
C6-F14
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Fluorinert FC72; Flutec PP1; Hexane, tetradecafluoro-; Perflexane; Perfluoro-n-hexane; Tetradecafluorohexane; n-Tetradecafluorohexane; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Transparent solid; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline] Perfluoroalkanes are chemically stable, nonflammable, and physiologically inert; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used as a coolant (electronics), inert reaction medium (non-toxic and non-ozone-depleting), and ultrasound contrast agent; [Merck Index] Perfluoroalkanes, e.g., perfluorodecalin, are used to produce blood substitutes. [Ullmann]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Perfluoro compounds, C5-18."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
218 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 40,000 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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