CAS 86508-42-1
Name:Perfluorotri-n-butylamine
(Also sold under names like Fluorinert™ FC-770, Performance Fluid PF-5070 / PF-5080, C₅-18 perfluoro compounds)
CAS Number:86508-42-1
Molecular Formula:C₁₂F₂₇N
Molecular Weight: — (not always clearly defined because it's a mixture of perfluoroalkanes, notably perfluorobutyl groups)
Physical Form: Colorless liquid
Typical Physical Properties:
Melting Point: –52 °C
Boiling Point: ~97 °C
Density (25 °C): ~1.883 g/mL
Vapor Pressure (25 °C): ~1.3 mm Hg
Refractive Index: n²⁰/D = ~1.30
Flash Point: None (not flammable in classical sense)
Applications:
Used as an inert performance fluid / heat transfer fluid
Applied in electronics cooling (dielectric fluid)
Employed in diagnostic assay manufacturing, hematology, histology
Hazards / Safety:
Generally chemically inert and stable
Classified with risk codes for irritation (e.g. Xi, F)
According to MSDS: not expected to cause significant skin, eye, or inhalation irritation under normal industrial use
Environmental persistence: perfluorinated compounds resist degradation