Description

Perflexane (Perfluorohexane) is a high-purity fluorinated hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₆F₁₄ and CAS number 355-42-0. This fully fluorinated compound, also known as 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tetradecafluorohexane, is characterized by its exceptional chemical inertness, thermal stability, and low surface tension. Perflexane is widely utilized in advanced research and industrial applications due to its unique properties, including high density (1.68 g/mL at 25°C), non-flammability, and excellent dielectric characteristics. It is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid with a boiling point of 56-57°C, making it ideal for precision applications in electronics, medical imaging, and materials science. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥99%) and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.

Properties

• CAS Number: 355-42-0
• Complexity: 319
• IUPAC Name: 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tetradecafluorohexane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6F14/c7-1(8,3(11,12)5(15,16)17)2(9,10)4(13,14)6(18,19)20
• InChI Key: ZJIJAJXFLBMLCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 337.9776443
• Molecular Formula: C6F14
• Molecular Weight: 338.04
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
• Monoisotopic Mass: 337.9776443
• Physical Description: Transparent solid; Clear colorless liquid; Perfluoroalkanes are chemically stable, nonflammable, and physiologically inert;
• Color/Form: Course, transparent, needle-like crystals
• Odor: Odorless
• Boiling Point: 57.2 °C
• Melting Point: -86.1 °C
• Solubility: Soluble in ethyl ether, benzene, chloroform
• Density: 1.6910 g/cu cm at 20 °C
• Vapor Pressure: 218.0 [mmHg]
• Stability/Shelf Life: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Viscosity: 9.79 mP at 0 °C
• Heat of Vaporization: Molar Heat of Vaporization : 7307 at BP; 77.93 at 20 °C
• Refractive Index: Index of refraction = 1.2515 at 20 °C/D
• Synonyms: Perfluorohexane, Perflexane, 355-42-0, Tetradecafluorohexane, Hexane, tetradecafluoro-, PERFLUORO-N-HEXANE, Flutec PP1, n-Tetradecafluorohexane, n-Perfluorohexane, Fluorinert FC72, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Tetradecafluorohexane, AF0150, Perflexane [USAN:INN], Perflexano, UNII-FX3WJ41CMX, FX3WJ41CMX, EINECS 206-585-0, Perflexane [USAN], DTXSID7046548, CHEBI:39427, HSDB 7871, PERFLEXANE [INN], PERFLEXANE [VANDF], PERFLEXANE [MART.], AF-0150, PERFLEXANE [WHO-DD], PERFLUOROHEXANE [MI], DTXCID5026548, PERFLEXANE [ORANGE BOOK], Hexane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tetradecafluoro-, PERFLEXANE (MART.), Imavist, perflexanum, Perfluoronhexane, AFO 150, nTetradecafluorohexane, Hexane, tetradecafluoro, PERFLUOROHEXANE [INCI], 206-585-0, perfluorohexanes, Perfluoro-compound FC-72, perfluorohexane(s), Perfluorohexanes (Mixture of Isomers), NCGC00166122-01, fluorinert fc-72, fluorinertr(fc-72), MFCD00000437, flutecr pp, per-fluorohexane, Imagent?, Imavist?, fluorinert ™, C6F14, FC-72, fluorinert(r) fc-72, PP 1 (Fluorocarbon), n-perfluorohexane emulsion, Perflexane (USAN/INN), Tetradecafluorohexane, 99%, Perflexane-lipid microspheres, SCHEMBL33789, Perfluorhexane (mixed isomers), fluorinert(tm) (fc-72)(r), AFO145, AFO150, CHEMBL1200607, ZJIJAJXFLBMLCK-UHFFFAOYSA-, Tox21_112328, MSK164755, AKOS005258316, AF 0150, DB09531, FP35499, AS-56640, BP-21389, CAS-355-42-0, HY-109540, CS-0031279, NS00011373, P0839, D05437, D92023, SBI-0654039.0001, Q3291714, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Tetradecafluorohexane #, InChI=1/C6F14/c7-1(8,3(11,12)5(15,16)17)2(9,10)4(13,14)6(18,19)20

Application

Perflexane is extensively used as a contrast agent in diagnostic ultrasound imaging due to its excellent echogenicity and biocompatibility. In electronics, it serves as a heat transfer fluid and dielectric coolant for high-performance systems. Its chemical inertness makes it suitable for oxygen carrier applications in biomedical research and as a solvent for fluoropolymer synthesis.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335: 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 (70.1%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (70.1%)
• STOT SE 3 (70.1%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (33.6%)

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