Perfluoropentane, with the CAS number 678-26-2, is a fully fluorinated hydrocarbon belonging to the class of perfluorocarbons (PFCs). It is characterized by a linear chain of five carbon atoms, each fully substituted with fluorine atoms, resulting in a chemical formula of C5F12. This compound is a colorless, odorless liquid at room temperature and exhibits a high degree of chemical stability due to the strong carbon-fluorine bonds. Perfluoropentane has a low surface tension and is non-flammable, making it useful in various applications, including as a refrigerant and in specialized industrial processes. Its high density and low viscosity contribute to its utility in certain niche applications, such as in the electronics industry for cooling and cleaning. Additionally, perfluoropentane is notable for its low environmental impact, as it does not deplete the ozone layer and has a relatively low global warming potential compared to other fluorinated compounds. However, like other PFCs, it is persistent in the environment, raising concerns about its long-term ecological effects.

Perfluoropentane

678-26-2: 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Dodecafluoropentane, Dodecafluoropentane, Fc 4112, Fc 87, Fluorinert FC 87, Fluorinert PF 5050, Fluorinert fluid PF-5050, Flutec PP 50, Nvx 108, Pentane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-dodecafluoro-, Pentane, dodecafluoro-, Perflenapent, Perfluoro-n-pentane, Perfluoronpentanenisomer, Pf 5050, Pfc 41-12, Qw 7437, R 41(12), R-4112, Perfluoropentane

Perfluoro-n-pentane, min. 98%

Applications Perfluoro-n-pentane (CAS# 678-26-2) is a useful research chemical compound.


CAS 678-26-2: Perfluoropentane

Perfluoro-n-pentane, min. 98%

Ref: 08-09-6182

Perfluoro-n-pentane

Ref: TR-P229715

Perfluoropentane

Ref: 54-PC6564