CAS: 24849-02-3

Hexafluoro-2,5-dihydrofuran is a molecule that consists of one sulfur atom and six fluorine atoms. It has the chemical formula SF6. Hexafluoro-2,5-dihydrofuran is an oxidant with a strong oxidizing power and can be used as an oxidant in organic synthesis. It can react with sodium hypochlorite to form permettant, which is a reagent for the conversion of alcohols to alkyl chlorides. Hexafluoro-2,5-dihydrofuran reacts with oxirane to produce fluoride and hydrogen fluoride. This compound is also known as hexafluorodihydrofluorane or tetrafluoromethane.