Perfluorooctane is a polyfluoroalkyl substance. Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a 6-carbon perfluoroalkyl is an alternate of perfluorooctane. Phase behavior of semifluorinated n-alkanes in perfluorooctane has been studied.
Synonyms: Octadecafluorooctane
Molecular Formula: C8F18
Molecular Weight: 438.06
Linear Structural Formula: CF3(CF2)6CF3
MDL Number: MFCD00042083
Purity: 98%
Melting Point: -25 C (lit.)
Density: 1.766 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.3 (lit.)
Application: Perfluorooctane may be used in chemical synthesis.
EC No.: 206-199-2
Boiling Point: 103-104°C(lit.)
Melting Point: −25°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.3(lit.)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C22H21O2P