Hexafluoropropylene oxide
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-03
CAS Number: 428-59-1
Molecular Formula: C3F6O
Molecular Weight: 166.02 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless odorless gas
Melting Point: -129 °C
Boiling Point: -28 °C (or -42.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg)
Density: 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 (or 1.88 g/mL at 25 °C)
Usage: Important intermediate of organic fluorine material.
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Hexafluoropropylene oxide |
| Synonyms | HFPO; Perfluoropropylene oxide; Hexafluoropropene epoxide; trifluoro(trifluoromethyl)oxirane |
| CAS Number | 428-59-1 |
| EINECS Number | 207-050-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C₃F₆O |
| Molecular Weight | 166.02 g/mol |
| Physical State | Colorless, odorless gas |
| Melting Point | -129 °C |
| Boiling Point | -42 °C |
| Density | 1.7±0.1 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; solubility in organic solvents varies |
| Applications | – Fluorinated Intermediate: Essential for synthesizing high-performance fluoropolymers, surfactants, and lubricants. – Advanced Materials: Used in producing perfluoropolyether (PFPE) oils, fluorinated elastomers, and ion-exchange membranes. – Specialty Chemicals: Critical for manufacturing fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. |
| Health & Safety | – Toxicity: Highly reactive; liquid contact causes frostbite; vapors may displace oxygen, leading to asphyxiation. – Handling: Requires explosion-proof equipment; store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas. – Regulatory Compliance: Classified as a hazardous material (UN 1956) under transport regulations. |
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