355-41-9

Basic information

• Product Name: PERFLUOROHEXYL CHLORIDE
• Synonyms: 1-CHLOROPERFLUOROHEXANE;PERFLUOROHEXYL CHLORIDE;1-chloro-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexane;Perfluorohexyl chloride 98%;Perfluorohexylchloride98%;1-Chlorotridecafluorohexane;1-Chloro-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexane, Perfluoro-1-chlorohexane
• CAS NO: 355-41-9
• Molecular Formula: C₆ClF₁₃
• Molecular Weight: 354.5
• EINECS: 206-584-5
• Mol File: 355-41-9.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 84-86°C
• Flash Point: 24.5°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1,29 g/cm3
• Vapor Pressure: 71.9mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.278
• CAS DataBase Reference: PERFLUOROHEXYL CHLORIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: PERFLUOROHEXYL CHLORIDE(355-41-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: PERFLUOROHEXYL CHLORIDE(355-41-9)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• Hazardous Substances Data: 355-41-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Perfluorohexyl Chloride is a fluorinated compound, characterized by the presence of six carbons and multiple fluorine atoms. It is known for its chemical stability, low reactivity, and resistance to heat and weathering. This semi-volatile liquid possesses a moderate smell and is often seen as a colorless substance. It's extensively used in the manufacture of other fluorinated derivatives, and in industries such as textile, firefighting, and aerospace due to its unique properties like water and oil repellency. Despite its usefulness, there are safety concerns due to its potential toxicity and environmental persistence.

InChI:InChI=1/C6ClF13/c7-5(16,17)3(12,13)1(8,9)2(10,11)4(14,15)6(18,19)20

Upstream product

• 355-37-3 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorohexane 
• 355-43-1 n-perfluorohexyl iodide 
• 307-24-4 undecafluorohexanoic acid 
• 375-84-8 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-tridecafluoroheptanoyl fluoride 

Downstream Products

• 55009-92-2 (E)-(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooct-1-en-1-yl)benzene 
• 355-42-0 tetradecafluorohexane 
• 120464-27-9 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorohexadec-7-ene 
• 69125-80-0 1-(n-perfluorohexyl)-hexane 
• 133331-77-8 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorotetradecane 
• 350608-55-8 diethyl 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctylphosphonate 
• 128720-29-6 p-methoxy(tridecafluorohexyl)benzene 
• 128720-28-5 m-methoxy(tridecafluorohexyl)benzene 
• 128720-27-4 o-methoxy(tridecafluorohexyl)benzene 

Relevant articles and documents

PERFLUORO DIACYL PEROXIDE, SOLUTION, POLYMERIZATION INITIATOR, POLYMER PREPARATION METHOD, AND PERFLUORO ACYL CHLORIDE

A perfluorodiacyl peroxide represented by the following formula (1): [in-line-formulae](C5F11COO)2 ??(1).[/in-line-formulae] Also disclosed is a solution containing the perfluorodiacyl peroxide, a polymerization initiator containing the perfluorodiacyl peroxide, a method for producing a polymer which includes polymerizing a radically polymerizable monomer with the perfluorodiacyl peroxide, and a perfluoroacyl chloride represent by the following formula (2): [in-line-formulae]C5F11COCl (2).[/in-line-formulae]

PYROLYTIC REACTIONS OF PERFLUORINATED CARBOXYLIC ACID HALIDES

Unlike other acyl halides, perfluoroacyl fluorides only enter into reaction with polar reagents.Perfluoroacyl fluorides, perfluoroacyl bromides, and perfluoroacyl iodides are smoothly decarbonylated at active carbon at elevated temperatures.In the absence of the active carbon the perfluoroacyl fluorides react with halogens, polyhalogenoalkanes, and iodoperfluoroalkanes with the formation of the corresponding halogenoperfluoroalkanes or their mixtures with perfluoroacyl halides; the low yields of the iodoperfluoroalkanes in the reaction of perfluoroacyl fluorides withiodine are explained by their ability to act themselves as reagents in these processes.The catalytic properties of active carbon are due to its ability to transfer electrons to the molecules of the adsorbed reagent and to hold the reaction particles on the surface; graphite and nickel also have specific catalytic activity.