Perfluoropentane

Description

Perfluoropentane · CAS 678-26-2 · C5F12. UNII 483AU1Y5CZ. LogP: 4.4.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	678-26-2
PubChem CID	12675
Molecular formula	C5F12
IUPAC name	1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-dodecafluoropentane
UNII (FDA)	483AU1Y5CZ

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	288.03
XLogP3	4.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	12
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	287.9808379
Monoisotopic Mass	287.9808379
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	17
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

LogP	4.4

Physical description & handling notes

• Colorless liquid; [Strem Chemicals MSDS]

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H315 (100%), H319 (100%), H335 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Inert expander of tissue spaces, liquid at room temperature, but gaseous at body temperatures; used in experimental eye surgery. [ChemIDplus]
• non-polymer PFAS -> Particle Physics -> The Delphi detector at CERN
• non-polymer PFAS -> Refrigerant systems -> Refrigerants
• non-polymer PFAS -> Semiconductor Industry -> Etching the SiO2 coating of the semiconductor device
• non-polymer PFAS -> Tracing and tagging -> Tracing and tagging applications
• non-polymer PFAS -> Coatings, Paints and Varnishes -> Coatings for food contact materials others than paper

Synonyms

Dodecafluoropentane; PERFLUOROPENTANE; Perflenapent; 678-26-2; NVX-108; Flutec PP50; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Dodecafluoropentane; perflenapentum; DTXSID3046613; 483AU1Y5CZ; R 41(12); DTXCID1026613; CHEBI:39428; RefChem:860186; V08DA03; 211-647-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Perfluoropentane?

CAS 678-26-2; molecular formula C5F12; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Perfluoropentane known by?

Dodecafluoropentane, PERFLUOROPENTANE, Perflenapent, 678-26-2, NVX-108, Flutec PP50.

Is Perfluoropentane classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H315, H319, H335.

What are the key physical properties of Perfluoropentane?

LogP: 4.4.

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