Perfluorohexanes, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Perfluorohexanes is used as a coolant, photosensitizer in fluorous biphasic singlet oxygenation and an inert reaction medium. It is used in the electronic cooling liquid and insulator. It plays a vital role as a reaction medium, especially for photooxidation reactions. Further, it finds application as an ultrasound contrast agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -4°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.699 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 58°C to 60°C
• Flash Point: None
• Refractive Index: 1.251
• Linear Formula: CF₃(CF₂)₄CF₃
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1802113
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 338.04
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Perfluorohexanes

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	206-585-0
RTECSNumber	MO4310000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only