Synonyms: Perfluoropentane
CAS Number: 678-26-2
Description & Characteristics
Perfluoropentane, C5F12 is a fully-fluorinated, odourless, colourless liquid.
Safety, Handling and Storage
Although Perfluoropentane is considered biologically and chemically inert, good laboratory practice should be observed when handling. Perfluoropentane has an indefinite shelf life if properly stored in its original sealed container. Material safety data sheets are available on request.
| Typical Physical Properties | |
| Boiling Point ℃ | 29 |
| Freezing Point ℃ | -120 |
| Molecular Weight | 288 |
| Density, (sat.liq) kg/l | 1.604 |
| Viscosity (kinematic), mm2/s | 0.29 |
| Viscosity, (dynamic), mPas | 0.46 |
| Surface Tension | 0.4 |
| Vapour pressure, mbar | 862 |
| Heat of vaporisation at boiling point, kJ/kg | 90.8 |
| Specific Heat. KJ/kg oC | 1.05* |
| Oxygen solubility, ml per 100ml | 54 |
| Refractive index, nD20 | 1.2383 |
Temperature dependant properties are quoted at 25℃ unless otherwise stated. The above typical physical properties, in no way form or represent product specification.
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