METHYL PERFLUOROOCTANOATE

Synonym(s):Methyl pentadecafluorooctanoate

CAS NO.：376-27-2
Empirical Formula: C9H3F15O2
Molecular Weight: 428.1
MDL number: MFCD00039244
EINECS: 206-808-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is METHYL PERFLUOROOCTANOATE?

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

The Uses of METHYL PERFLUOROOCTANOATE

Methyl perfluorooctanoate may be employed in the following studies:

Synthesis of monodisperse perfluoroalkyl N-polyethoxylated amides, potential nonionic fluorinated surfactants.
To investigate the mutual solubility curves of fluorocarbon-hydrocarbon systems.
Synthesis of fluorine-containing monomer, N-(5-hydroxypent-1-yl)perfluorooctaneamide.
To investigate the vinyl ether formulations for use in step and flash imprint lithography.
Preparation of 2-chloro-1,1-dicyano-2-(perfluoroheptyl)ethylene, a precursor for synthesizing perfluorocarbon-soluble dyes.

What are the applications of Application

Methyl perfluorooctanoate is used to study mutual solubility curves of fluorocarbon-hydrocarbon systems

General Description

Methyl perfluorooctanoate (MePFOA) is reported to be formed during storage of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in methanol. Its physical properties like density, boiling point and refractive index have been determined experimentally.

Properties of METHYL PERFLUOROOCTANOATE

Boiling point:	159-160 °C(lit.)
Density	1.786 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.305(lit.)
RTECS	RH0783200
Flash point:	150 °F
storage temp.	Refrigerator
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
color	Colourless
Specific Gravity	1.786
BRN	1809817
CAS DataBase Reference	376-27-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methyl perfluorooctanoate (376-27-2)

Safety information for METHYL PERFLUOROOCTANOATE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H351:Carcinogenicity H362:Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement Codes	P263:Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.