Perfluoromethyldecalin

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    51294-16-7

    Molecular formula
    C11F20

    SMILES
    C12(C(C(C(C(C1(C(F)(F)F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(C(C(C(C2(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)F)F

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  • Odor profile

    Fragrance
    Odorless 63.09%
    Woody 22.45%
    Fishy 20.6%
    Cooling 18.67%
    Sweet 18.55%
    Balsamic 14.3%
    Animal 14.06%
    Savory 13.91%
    Clean 13.47%
    Dry 13.37%

     

    Flavor
    Bitter 35.33%
    Odorless 32.19%
    Bland 19.67%
    Sweet-like 19.62%
    Bouillon 18.21%
    Bloody 17.98%
    Rotten 17.94%
    Nitrile 17.92%
    Glue 17.65%
    Oriental 17.62%

     

    Odor impact est.
    High

  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    6.3

    pKa est.
    5.47 (weak acid)

    Molecular weight
    512.08 g/mol

    Vapor pressure est.

    • hPa @ 20°C
    • hPa @ 25°C

    Evaporation rate
    Very fast

    Boiling point est.
    162°C

    Flash point

    • 37.69 ˚C est.

  • Synonyms

    • Perfluoromethyldecalin
    • 51294-16-7
    • Perfluoro-1-methyldecalin
    • Perfluoro(1-methyldecalin)
    • UNII-VWJ68OB6TM
    • VWJ68OB6TM
    • 1-(Trifluoromethyl)perfluorodecalin
    • Naphthalene, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-heptadecafluorodecahydro-8-(trifluoromethyl)-
    • EINECS 206-191-9
    • BRN 2030021
    • perfluoromethyldecaline
    • FLUTEC PC9
    • 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-Heptadecafluorodecahydro-8-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene
    • FLUTEC PP 9
    • Perfluoro-1-methyldecaline
    • FIFLOW 160
    • NAPHTHALENE, HEPTADECAFLUORODECAHYDRO(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-
    • DTXSID30897561
    • 3-05-00-00269 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
    • Naphthalene, decahydroheptadecafluoro(trifluoromethyl)-
    • perfluoro(decahydro-1-methylnaphthalene)
    • Naphthalene, heptadecafluorodecahydro-1-(trifluoromethyl)-
    • RefChem:171667
    • DTXCID10819281
    • DTXSID00871631
    • PERFLUOROMETHYLDECALIN [INCI]
    • Naphthalene, heptadecafluorodecahydro-1-(trifluoromethyl)-(7CI,8CI)
    • LWRNQOBXRHWPGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • perfluoro(methyldecalin)
    • 306-92-3
    • Flutec PP9
    • Perfluoro(methyldecalin), tech.
    • 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-heptadecafluoro-8-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene
    • MFCD00014326
    • Heptadecafluorodecahydro-1-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene
    • 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-Heptadecafluoro-8-(trifluoromethyl)decalin
    • FLUTEC PP9 FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS
    • PP9
    • 26472-02-6
    • PP 9
    • C11F20
    • 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-heptadecakis(fluoranyl)-8-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene
    • Flutec (TM) PP9 (Reg)
    • SCHEMBL144465
    • decahydro(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene
    • MSK180920
    • AKOS016015629
    • FD83448
    • FP77727
    • perfluoro-1-methyl-decahydro-naphthalene
    • FP170870
    • NS00019105
    • A820488
    • A828519
    • F003296
    • F006470
    • Heptadecafluorodecahydro(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene
    • Q17047843
    • NAPHTHALENE,HEPTADECAFLUORODECAHYDRO(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-
    • 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-Heptadecafluor
    • 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-Heptadecafluoro-8-(trifluoromethyl)decahydronaphthalene
    • 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4a,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8a-Heptadecafluoro-8-(trifluoromethyl)decahydronaphthalene #
    • 51294-16-7

  • Applications

    Perfluoromethyldecalin (CAS 51294-16-7) is a chemically inert fluorinated hydrocarbon commonly used as a high-purity, non-reactive solvent and processing medium in specialized sectors. In electronics and precision manufacturing, it is employed for cleaning and surface preparation of delicate components. It also serves as a high-temperature lubricant base or lubricant additive in demanding mechanical systems. In industrial facilities, it functions as a heat transfer fluid for niche equipment and as a carrier solvent or diluent in coatings and inks. Additionally, it can be utilized as a processing solvent or inert medium in polymer and plastics formulation and manufacturing. Use is subject to local regulations and formulation limits.

    gpt-5-nano

  • Solubility @25˚C

    Solvent Solubility (g/L)
    ethanol 82.93
    methanol 249.55
    isopropanol 37.15
    water 15.33
    ethyl acetate 272.47
    n-propanol 55.08
    acetone 275.13
    n-butanol 35.98
    acetonitrile 162.98
    DMF 792.02
    toluene 58.94
    isobutanol 29.23
    1,4-dioxane 286.72
    methyl acetate 231.87
    THF 387.97
    2-butanone 214.37
    n-pentanol 31.02
    sec-butanol 37.86
    n-hexane 5.32
    ethylene glycol 78.29
    NMP 733.16
    cyclohexane 14.74
    DMSO 1112.84
    n-butyl acetate 158.14
    n-octanol 37.88
    chloroform 55.17
    n-propyl acetate 137.04
    acetic acid 128.58
    dichloromethane 98.72
    cyclohexanone 241.71
    propylene glycol 44.83
    isopropyl acetate 158.82
    DMAc 690.3
    2-ethoxyethanol 167.06
    isopentanol 24.37
    n-heptane 13.97
    ethyl formate 167.57
    1,2-dichloroethane 98.33
    n-hexanol 41.86
    2-methoxyethanol 269.84
    isobutyl acetate 50.71
    tetrachloromethane 13.55
    n-pentyl acetate 92.45
    transcutol 220.74
    n-heptanol 32.86
    ethylbenzene 26.92
    MIBK 87.6
    2-propoxyethanol 207.98
    tert-butanol 30.92
    MTBE 59.04
    2-butoxyethanol 93.84
    propionic acid 109.57
    o-xylene 49.28
    formic acid 188.66
    diethyl ether 137.37
    m-xylene 39.11
    p-xylene 27.57
    chlorobenzene 34.02
    dimethyl carbonate 242.91
    n-octane 8.28
    formamide 330.54
    cyclopentanone 330.35
    2-pentanone 174.86
    anisole 68.54
    cyclopentyl methyl ether 160.09
    gamma-butyrolactone 445.47
    1-methoxy-2-propanol 177.42
    pyridine 178.5
    3-pentanone 211.54
    furfural 303.61
    n-dodecane 6.64
    diethylene glycol 197.89
    diisopropyl ether 42.28
    tert-amyl alcohol 33.6
    acetylacetone 316.46
    n-hexadecane 7.52
    acetophenone 107.65
    methyl propionate 286.84
    isopentyl acetate 88.87
    trichloroethylene 113.78
    n-nonanol 38.69
    cyclohexanol 45.35
    benzyl alcohol 50.56
    2-ethylhexanol 32.22
    isooctanol 21.66
    dipropyl ether 106.53
    1,2-dichlorobenzene 31.59
    ethyl lactate 100.18
    propylene carbonate 193.09
    n-methylformamide 396.25
    2-pentanol 28.5
    n-pentane 8.16
    1-propoxy-2-propanol 136.12
    1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate 249.11
    2-(2-methoxypropoxy) propanol 95.43
    mesitylene 26.52
    ε-caprolactone 238.29
    p-cymene 32.88
    epichlorohydrin 263.69
    1,1,1-trichloroethane 35.92
    2-aminoethanol 69.84
    morpholine-4-carbaldehyde 602.27
    sulfolane 570.93
    2,2,4-trimethylpentane 3.9
    2-methyltetrahydrofuran 177.41
    n-hexyl acetate 97.36
    isooctane 2.49
    2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol 114.75
    sec-butyl acetate 89.43
    tert-butyl acetate 121.54
    decalin 5.64
    glycerin 97.04
    diglyme 248.03
    acrylic acid 119.92
    isopropyl myristate 48.95
    n-butyric acid 90.75
    acetyl acetate 216.81
    di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 33.97
    ethyl propionate 173.1
    nitromethane 511.66
    1,2-diethoxyethane 153.6
    benzonitrile 59.63
    trioctyl phosphate 34.59
    1-bromopropane 43.41
    gamma-valerolactone 501.22
    n-decanol 31.24
    triethyl phosphate 84.98
    4-methyl-2-pentanol 17.17
    propionitrile 93.73
    vinylene carbonate 192.65
    1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane 183.03
    DMS 171.36
    cumene 16.48
    2-octanol 25.95
    2-hexanone 104.66
    octyl acetate 65.34
    limonene 50.72
    1,2-dimethoxyethane 281.16
    ethyl orthosilicate 64.6
    tributyl phosphate 41.59
    diacetone alcohol 105.29
    N,N-dimethylaniline 61.43
    acrylonitrile 155.64
    aniline 56.61
    1,3-propanediol 74.82
    bromobenzene 30.05
    dibromomethane 56.24
    1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 81.86
    2-methyl-cyclohexyl acetate 82.8
    tetrabutyl urea 75.44
    diisobutyl methanol 22.08
    2-phenylethanol 60.0
    styrene 28.25
    dioctyl adipate 74.08
    dimethyl sulfate 378.08
    ethyl butyrate 165.97
    methyl lactate 186.08
    butyl lactate 69.44
    diethyl carbonate 113.82
    propanediol butyl ether 64.25
    triethyl orthoformate 103.4
    p-tert-butyltoluene 29.67
    methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate 87.59
    morpholine 267.96
    tert-butylamine 16.87
    n-dodecanol 24.48
    dimethoxymethane 482.29
    ethylene carbonate 181.21
    cyrene 144.29
    2-ethoxyethyl acetate 165.04
    2-ethylhexyl acetate 87.22
    1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 39.69
    4-methylpyridine 140.85
    dibutyl ether 56.15
    2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol 22.08
    DEF 345.3
    dimethyl isosorbide 214.22
    tetrachloroethylene 69.02
    eugenol 72.5
    triacetin 140.47
    span 80 67.28
    1,4-butanediol 40.17
    1,1-dichloroethane 47.78
    2-methyl-1-pentanol 22.09
    methyl formate 347.94
    2-methyl-1-butanol 27.33
    n-decane 11.15
    butyronitrile 65.85
    3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol 25.78
    1-chlorooctane 26.7
    1-chlorotetradecane 13.36
    n-nonane 10.21
    undecane 8.53
    tert-butylcyclohexane 3.67
    cyclooctane 8.54
    cyclopentanol 58.2
    tetrahydropyran 151.09
    tert-amyl methyl ether 69.8
    2,5,8-trioxanonane 186.19
    1-hexene 14.88
    2-isopropoxyethanol 95.78
    2,2,2-trifluoroethanol 109.92
    methyl butyrate 167.61

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IFRA standard 51

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