Perfluoro (2-Methyl-3-Pentanone)
- CAS
- 756-13-8
- EC
- 436-710-6
- Sectors
- Electronics & Solar PV, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Aerospace & Defense
Perfluoro (2-Methyl-3-Pentanone) (CAS 756-13-8) is a fully fluorinated ketone that appears as a clear, colorless, odorless, non-flammable liquid with high dielectric strength and a favorable environmental profile, used as a halon replacement in fire suppression and as a cooling and insulating fluid in electronics. It is marketed as an eco-friendly fire suppression agent.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C6F12O |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 316.04 g/mol |
| Form | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Melting point | 24 °C |
| Boiling point | 49.0 °C @ Press: 759.8 Torr |
| Density | 0.60681 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | 24-332.6mg/L at 25°C |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| HS code | 2914790040 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Perfluoro (2-Methyl-3-Pentanone)
Applications
Used as a replacement for halons in fire suppression systems, and as a cooling and insulating fluid in electronics. It also serves in cleanroom and aerospace thermal management applications.
Safety & Risks
Non-flammable and low toxicity; handle under standard ventilation. Avoid heating above decomposition temperature.
Packaging
Delivered in 25 kg fluoropolymer-coated drums or 1,000 L IBC tanks. Store cool, dry, and tightly sealed.