68391-08-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols
• Synonyms: Alcohols, C8-14, gamma-omega-perfluoro;PERFLUORO-C8-14-ALKYLALCOHOLS;Alcohols, C8-14, γ-ω-perfluoro;2-perfluoro-C6-12-alkyl ethanol;Perfluoroalkyl Ethyl Alcohols;Alcohols, C8-14, g-w-perfluoro;2-(Perfluoroalkyl)ethanolUltrahighMWDistribution;2-(Perfluoroalkyl)ethyl alcohol, Mixture
• CAS NO: 68391-08-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H5F17O.(C2F4)n
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 269-927-8
• Product Categories: UVCBs-organic
• Mol File: 68391-08-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 185°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 65.7°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.498g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.202mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.315
• CAS DataBase Reference: Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols(68391-08-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols(68391-08-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 68391-08-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols are a group of chemicals characterized by a perfluorinated carbon chain of 8 to 14 carbons in length, which is bonded to an alcohol functional group. They are recognized for their strong water and oil repellent properties, stability, and resistance to environmental degradation, making them valuable as surfactants and surface-active agents in various industrial and consumer products.

Uses

Used in Cleaning Agents:
Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols are used as surfactants for their strong water and oil repellent properties, enhancing the cleaning efficiency of various cleaning agents.
Used in Coatings:
In the coatings industry, Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols are used as surface-active agents to improve the performance and durability of coatings, providing them with water and oil repellent characteristics.
Used in Fire-Fighting Foams:
Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols are utilized in fire-fighting foams to enhance their effectiveness in extinguishing fires, particularly those involving oils and other hydrophobic materials, due to their unique surfactant properties.
However, it is important to note that due to concerns regarding the persistence of Perfluoro-C8-14-alkylalcohols in the environment and their potential health effects, including bioaccumulation in living organisms and adverse effects on reproduction and development in animals, some regulatory bodies and manufacturers have taken steps to restrict or phase out their use in certain products. This reflects a growing awareness of the need to balance the benefits of these chemicals with their environmental and health impacts.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H8F12O/c1-4(10,7(15,16)9(19,20)21)6(13,14)8(17,18)5(11,12)2-3-22/h22H,2-3H2,1H3