Description

Tetradecafluorohexane is a high-purity, fully fluorinated alkane with the CAS number 355-42-0. This compound is valued for its exceptional chemical inertness, thermal stability, and unique combination of high volatility and low surface tension. It serves as a critical performance fluid and process aid in advanced manufacturing and electronics. Key industries that rely on this specialty chemical include electronics cooling, precision cleaning, and specialty polymer processing.

Application

• Electronics Thermal Management: Used as a high-performance, non-conductive, and non-flammable dielectric coolant in immersion cooling systems for high-density servers and power electronics.
• Precision Cleaning & Degreasing: An effective solvent for removing particulate and organic contaminants from sensitive components in aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturing without leaving residues.
• Polymer & Plastic Processing: Acts as a blowing agent for producing low-density, fine-celled foams and as a viscosity modifier in fluoropolymer processing.
• Refrigeration & Heat Transfer: Employed as a working fluid in specialized low-temperature refrigeration cycles and heat pumps due to its favorable thermodynamic properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Etching: Serves as a fluorine source or carrier gas in plasma-enhanced CVD and dry etching processes for semiconductor fabrication.
• Fire Suppression: A component in clean agent fire extinguishing systems where rapid vaporization and oxygen displacement are required without damaging equipment.
• Analytical & Laboratory Use: Utilized as a standard or reference material in chromatography (GC) and spectroscopy due to its well-defined properties.
• Leak Testing & Tracer Gas: Its high volatility and detectability make it suitable as a tracer gas for locating leaks in pressurized systems and sealed assemblies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecafluorohexane
CAS No.	355-42-0
Molecular Formula	C6F14
Molecular Weight	338.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorohexane; Hexane, tetradecafluoro-; FC-72; F-C 72; Fluorinert FC-72; Perfluoro-n-hexane; PFH; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Tetradecafluorohexane; Fomblin PFPE (related trade series); PFC-5060
EINECS	206-600-2

Quality Control

Our Tetradecafluorohexane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and FTIR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, key physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support requirements for electronics, pharmaceutical, and aerospace applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless, clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 10 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 1 ppm
Boiling Point	56 - 57 °C
Density at 25°C	1.68 - 1.70 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.