Carbonyl fluoride

Carbonyl fluoride
Identifiers
CAS number 353-50-4 Y
ChemSpider 9246 Y
UN number 2417
RTECS number FG6125000
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Properties
Molecular formula COF2
Molar mass 66.01 g mol−1
Appearance Colorless gas
Density 2.698 g dm−3 (gas)
Melting point

-111.26 °C, 162 K, -168 °F

Boiling point

-84.57 °C, 189 K, -120 °F

Structure
Molecular shape C2v
Dipole moment 0.95 D
Hazards
Main hazards Highly toxic (Often fatal), Water reactive
NFPA 704
0
4
2
Flash point Non-flammable
Related compounds
Related compounds Phosgene
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Carbonyl fluoride is the chemical compound with the formula COF2. This gas, like its analog phosgene, is highly toxic. The molecule is planar with C2v symmetry.

Reactions

Carbonyl fluoride is unstable in the presence of water.

Safety

Carbonyl fluoride is extremely poisonous and inhalation can be deadly. The threshold limit value is 2 ppm for short-term exposure.