Description

Bromopentafluoroethane (CAS 354-55-2) is a high-purity fluorinated organic compound with the molecular formula C₂BrF₅ and IUPAC name 1-bromo-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethane. This halogenated hydrocarbon is characterized by its exceptional thermal and chemical stability, making it a valuable reagent in advanced chemical synthesis and industrial applications. The compound is supplied as a colorless gas or liquefied gas under pressure, with strict quality control to ensure ≥98% purity (GC analysis). Bromopentafluoroethane is packaged in specialized cylinders with valve outlets compatible with high-pressure gas handling systems. Technical specifications include molecular weight of 198.92 g/mol, boiling point of -18°C, and vapor pressure of 4.8 bar at 20°C. Safety data includes GHS classifications for high-pressure gas and potential frostbite hazards. This product is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and is ideal for use as a dielectric medium, refrigerant component, or chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical and materials science research.

Properties

• CAS Number: 354-55-2
• Complexity: 82.9
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2BrF5/c3-1(4,5)2(6,7)8
• InChI Key: USYVEDJTMCGMKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 197.91035
• Molecular Formula: C2BrF5
• Molecular Weight: 198.92
• SMILES: C(C(F)(F)Br)(F)(F)F
• Monoisotopic Mass: 197.91035
• Synonyms: Bromopentafluoroethane, 354-55-2, 1-bromo-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethane, Ethane, bromopentafluoro-, HET934WWC8, perfluoroethyl bromide, EINECS 206-563-0, PENTAFLUOROETHYL BROMIDE, DTXSID90188881, ETHANE, 1-BROMO-1,1,2,2,2-PENTAFLUORO-, DTXCID50111372, 206-563-0, UNII-HET934WWC8, MFCD00042076, SCHEMBL719709, CHEMBL447663, SBB092394, AKOS006230583, 2-bromo-1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoroethane, 1-bromo-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoro-ethane, DB-318849, NS00041675, EN300-1937604, Q27279892

Application

Bromopentafluoroethane serves as an effective fire extinguishing agent in specialized suppression systems due to its high density and chemical inertness. In semiconductor manufacturing, it is utilized as a plasma etching gas for silicon and silicon nitride substrates. The compound finds application as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds and as a dielectric fluid in high-voltage equipment. Researchers employ bromopentafluoroethane as a tracer gas in environmental monitoring studies and as a refrigerant in cryogenic applications.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

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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