295361
Hexafluoroethane
≥98%
Synonym(s):
CFC-116, Perfluoroethane
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Linear Formula:
CF3CF3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.01
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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vapor density
4.7 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
430 psi ( 21 °C)
Assay
≥98%
bp
−78 °C (lit.)
mp
−100 °C (lit.)
functional group
fluoro
SMILES string
FC(F)(F)C(F)(F)F
InChI
1S/C2F6/c3-1(4,5)2(6,7)8
InChI key
WMIYKQLTONQJES-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Packaging
Supplied in a carbon steel lecture bottle with a CGA180M/CGA110F needle valve installed.
Compatible with the following:
Compatible with the following:
- Aldrich® lecture-bottle station systems
- Aldrich® lecture-bottle gas regulators
Other Notes
See Technical Information Bulletin AL-151 Gas Regulators: Selection, Installation, and Operation
Legal Information
Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
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Signal Word
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Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Press. Gas Liquefied gas
Storage Class Code
2A - Gases
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Luiz Fernando Lepre et al.
Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP, 21(17), 8865-8873 (2019-04-13)
After studying the properties of a mixture of hydrogenated and fluorinated ionic liquids we have measured the solubility of perfluoromethane, perfluoroethane and perfluoropropane in 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium based ionic liquids with hydrogenated or fluorinated alkyl side-chains: 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[trifluoromethylsulfonyl]amide ([C8C1Im][NTf2]), 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[pentafluoroethylsulfonyl]amide ([C8C1Im][BETI])
Influence of atmospheric pressure on postoperative decompensation of intraocular pressure in perfluorethane-filled eyes after vitrectomy.
Florian Rüfer et al.
Acta ophthalmologica, 91(1), e80-e81 (2012-05-29)
Rubina Rahman et al.
The British journal of ophthalmology, 96(2), 185-188 (2011-05-19)
To compare the outcomes of non-posturing macular-hole surgery using sulfur hexafluoride (SF(6)) gas versus perfluoroethane (C(2)F(6)) for idiopathic macular hole repair. Design Interventional, comparative cohort study. 39 eyes of 38 patients undergoing macular-hole surgery with SF(6) were compared with another
Management of bilateral acute hydrops secondary to keratoglobus with perfluoroethane (C2F6) pneumodescemetopexy.
Christine Kiire et al.
Clinical & experimental ophthalmology, 37(9), 892-894 (2010-01-23)
Harvey Lincoff et al.
Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.), 28(1), 56-59 (2008-01-11)
To test the validity of the geometric conclusion that 40 degrees gaze down is optimal for pneumatic displacement of a subretinal hemorrhage (SRH) in the macula. Nine consecutive patients with SRH in the macula had an intravitreal injection of perfluorocarbon
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