Description

Perfluorohexyloctane (CAS No. 133331-77-8) is a highly fluorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₄H₁₇F₁₃. This specialty chemical, also known by its IUPAC name 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorotetradecane, is characterized by its unique perfluorinated hexyl chain attached to an octane backbone. The compound’s exceptional fluorine content imparts remarkable chemical inertness, thermal stability, and hydrophobic/lipophobic properties. Available in high purity grades suitable for research and industrial applications, Perfluorohexyloctane is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation including GC-MS, NMR, and HPLC purity reports. This product is ideal for applications requiring fluorinated solvents or additives with low surface tension and high biocompatibility. Proper handling requires standard laboratory precautions due to its potential persistence in the environment.

Properties

• CAS Number: 133331-77-8
• Complexity: 464
• IUPAC Name: 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorotetradecane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H17F13/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(15,16)10(17,18)11(19,20)12(21,22)13(23,24)14(25,26)27/h2-8H2,1H3
• InChI Key: WRYIIOKOQSICTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 432.1122666
• Molecular Formula: C14H17F13
• Molecular Weight: 432.26
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCC(C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
• Monoisotopic Mass: 432.1122666
• Synonyms: 133331-77-8, perfluorohexyloctane, MIEBO, Tetradecane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluoro-, 7VYX4ELWQM, UNII-7VYX4ELWQM, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Tridecafluorotetradecane F 6H8, 1-(Perfluorohexyl)octane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorotetradecane, NOV03, NOV-03, Perfluorohexyloctane [WHO-DD], F6H8, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Tridecafluoro-tetradecane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorotetradecane;1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorotetradecane, NovaTears, EvoTears, perfluorhexyloctane, perfluorohexiloctano, Perfluorohexyloctano, perfluorohexyloctanum, MFCD07784188, Miebo (TN), starbld0000620, perfluorohexyloctane [INN], SCHEMBL890448, NOV 03, CHEMBL5314588, DTXSID20440585, CHEBI:229658, PERFLUOROHEXYLOCTANE [USAN], MSK159894, AKOS015911101, AT38487, FT92597, HY-W143531, BS-20913, DB-225819, CS-0205555, NS00011293, D12604, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,-tridecafluorotetradecane

Application

Perfluorohexyloctane finds application as an innovative component in ophthalmic formulations, particularly for the treatment of dry eye disease where it functions as an evaporative retardant. In materials science, it serves as a fluorinated additive to modify surface properties of polymers and coatings. The compound’s unique characteristics make it valuable for specialized medical device coatings requiring both biocompatibility and chemical resistance. Researchers also utilize Perfluorohexyloctane as a standard or reference material in analytical chemistry studies of fluorinated compounds.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• Not Classified
• Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 4 of 4 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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