Description
Perfluorooctane is a fluorocarbon liquid, usually in the form of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS). Perfluorooctane is not easily soluble in water, with a solubility of 10 ppm in water, while PFOS is soluble in water, with solubilities reported to be 570 mg/L and 519 mg/L (at 20°C) in pure water and 370 mg/L in fresh water; solubility decreases as the salt content of the water increases. Perfluorooctane and its derivatives are used in retinal detachment surgery and proliferative vitreoretinopathy preparations.
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Uses
Perfluorooctane (CAS# 307-34-6) can be used as a moisture-proof and wear-resistant coating compound. It can also be used to surface coat structure of surgical prosthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: Perfluorooctane is a fluorocarbon and a fluoroalkane. It derives from a hydride of an octane.
General Description
Perfluorooctane is a polyfluoroalkyl substance. Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a 6-carbon perfluoroalkyl is an alternate of perfluorooctane. Phase behavior of semifluorinated
n-alkanes in perfluorooctane has been studied.
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous route.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors ofFí.
