Perfluorooctane

Perfluorooctane[1]
IUPAC name

1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Octadecafluorooctane
Other names

PF5080
Identifiers
CAS number 307-34-6
PubChem 9387
ChemSpider 9018 Y
UNII 6P60ZBK0QL Y
ChEBI CHEBI:38826 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C8F18
Molar mass 438.06 g/mol
Density 1.766 g/mL
Melting point

-25 °C
Boiling point

103-104 °C
Hazards
S-phrases S23 S24/25
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Perfluorooctane, also known as octadecafluorooctane, is a fluorocarbon liquid—a perfluorinated derivative of the hydrocarbon octane. Under the name PF5080 (or FC77) it is sold by 3M as part of their Fluorinert range of heat transfer fluids.[2] It can be a good substitute for insulating oil in high voltage electronics. In addition to heat transfer applications, it has also been used as a breathable fluid in partial liquid ventilation.[3]

References

  1. ^ Perfluorooctane at Sigma-Aldrich
  2. ^ "3M Performance Fluid PF-5080". 3M. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_WW/electronics/home/productsandservices/products/ProductNavigator/Chemicals/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20KAJ2_nid=7DPXKMZHBZbe68CXDBXGWDgl. 
  3. ^ H. Proquitté, M. Rüdiger, R. R. Wauer and G. Schmalisch (2003). "Breathing gas perfluorocarbon measurements using an absorber filled with zeolites". British Journal of Anaesthesia 91 (5): 736–8. doi:10.1093/bja/aeg247. PMID 14570799. http://bja.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/91/5/736?ck=nck.