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Hexafluoroacetone is a highly reactive, colorless gas with a pungent odor, commonly used in organic synthesis. Its chemical formula is (CF3)2CO. This compound serves as a precursor for various fluorinated chemicals and materials, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Due to its reactivity, it must be handled with caution, as it can cause severe irritation and other health hazards upon exposure.
| Catalog Number | R029647 |
| CAS Number | 684-16-2 |
| Synonyms | Hexafluoro-2-propanone; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanone; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroacetone; Bis(trifluoromethyl) ketone; GC 7887; NSC 202438; Perfluoro-2-propanone; Perfluoroacetone |
| Molecular Formula | C3F6O |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-one |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3F6O/c4-2(5,6)1(10)3(7,8)9 |
| InChIKey | VBZWSGALLODQNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(=O)(C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F |
