Description

Ethyl perfluorobutyl ether (CAS No. 163702-05-4) is a high-purity fluorinated ether compound with the molecular formula C₆H₅F₉O. Also known by its IUPAC name 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane, this specialty chemical is characterized by its exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness, and low surface tension. It is synthesized under stringent conditions to ensure >98% purity, making it ideal for demanding applications in advanced research and industrial processes. The compound’s unique perfluorinated structure provides excellent solubility for oxygen and other gases, while its ether linkage enhances compatibility with organic matrices. Available in amber glass bottles or specialized fluoropolymer containers to prevent leaching, this product is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation including GC-MS, NMR, and FTIR spectra for quality verification. Technical data sheets with detailed physical properties (boiling point, density, refractive index) are provided upon request.

Properties

• CAS Number: 163702-05-4
• Complexity: 243
• IUPAC Name: 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-butane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5F9O/c1-2-16-6(14,15)4(9,10)3(7,8)5(11,12)13/h2H2,1H3
• InChI Key: DFUYAWQUODQGFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 264.01966824
• Molecular Formula: C6H5F9O
• Molecular Weight: 264.09
• SMILES: CCOC(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
• Topological: 9.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 264.01966824
• Physical Description: Clear colorless liquid; Low odor;
• Vapor Pressure: 109.0 [mmHg]
• Synonyms: 163702-05-4, Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Ethyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether, 1-(Ethoxy)nonafluorobutane, 813458-04-7, Butane, 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-, ethoxynonafluorobutane, UNII-520BW6FQ5U, (perfluorobutoxy)ethane, NOVEC HFE 7200, DTXSID0073118, 1(Ethoxy)nonafluorobutane, DTXCID4035251, ETHYL PERFLUOROBUTYL ETHER [INCI], Butane, 1ethoxy1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4nonafluoro, 639-028-9, 828-053-2, 922-358-5, 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane, Nonafluorobutyl Ethyl Ether, Ethyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether (mixture of isomers), 520BW6FQ5U, Butane, ethoxynonafluoro-, Butane,1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluoro-, HFE-7200, MFCD01862062, 1-ethoxy-nonafluorobutane, SCHEMBL37807, C4F9OC2H5, SCHEMBL5976571, MSK15067, SBB102748, HFE-569sf2 (7200), AKOS007930484, 631897-30-8, AS-75548, Novec 7200 3M (TM) Engineered fluid, Ethoxynonafluorobutane (mixture of isomers), NS00011160, F87164, 1-Ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluoro-Butane, Q27260938

Application

Ethyl perfluorobutyl ether serves as a versatile oxygen carrier in artificial blood substitute research due to its high gas-dissolving capacity. Its chemical inertness makes it valuable as a heat transfer fluid in extreme environments and as a dielectric medium in high-voltage equipment. The compound’s low surface tension also enables its use as a wetting agent in specialized coatings and electronics cleaning formulations.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P317, and P362+P364

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 2 (14.6%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (22.2%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (22.2%)
• STOT SE 3 (22.2%)
• Aquatic Chronic 4 (32.2%)

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