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Isoflurane

Synonym(s):

Isoflurane, 1-Chloro-1-(difluoromethoxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethane, 1-Chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H2ClF5O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
184.49
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

238 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.302

bp

48.5 °C

density

1.510 g/mL at 25 °C

functional group

chloro
ether
fluoro

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

FC(F)OC(Cl)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C3H2ClF5O/c4-1(3(7,8)9)10-2(5)6/h1-2H

InChI key

PIWKPBJCKXDKJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Isofluraneis a fluorinated methyl ether and isomer of enflurane. The Federal DrugAdministration (FDA) has approved it for use as a volatile anesthetic to induceand maintain general anesthesia.

Application

Isoflurane is a volatile anesthetic agent mainly used to study its interaction with the biological system.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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