Description

Perfluorocyclohexane is a fully fluorinated cyclic alkane, a member of the perfluorocarbon (PFC) family, known for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This high-performance compound is valued for its unique combination of high volatility and inertness, making it a critical component in advanced industrial and research applications. It is primarily utilized in the electronics, aerospace, and specialty chemical sectors where its properties are leveraged for precision cleaning, heat transfer, and as a dielectric medium.

Application

• Precision Cleaning Agent: Used in the electronics and semiconductor industry for cleaning sensitive components and removing particulate contaminants without leaving residues.
• Heat Transfer Fluid: Serves as a stable, non-conductive coolant in specialized high-temperature or corrosive environments within aerospace and chemical processing equipment.
• Dielectric Medium: Employed in high-voltage transformers and switchgear due to its excellent electrical insulating properties and thermal stability.
• Chemical Reaction Medium: Acts as an inert solvent or reaction medium for fluorination chemistry and other processes requiring a non-reactive, thermally stable environment.
• Leak Testing & Tracer Gas: Utilized in sensitive leak detection systems for industrial pipelines and vacuum chambers because of its high volatility and detectability.
• Reference Standard & Calibration: Used in analytical laboratories as a standard for gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) due to its well-defined properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorocyclohexane
CAS No.	355-68-0
Molecular Formula	C6F12
Molecular Weight	300.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecafluorocyclohexane; Perfluoro(cyclohexane); Cyclohexane, dodecafluoro-; FC-72 (related trade series); F-Cyclohexane; Hexafluorocyclohexane (perfluoro); Perfluorinated cyclohexane; 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Dodecafluorocyclohexane
EINECS	206-594-5

Quality Control

Our Perfluorocyclohexane 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 NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames. Due to its high volatility, ensure containers are properly sealed to prevent evaporation and concentration of vapors. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.005%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.001%
Boiling Point	≈ 51-52 °C
Density (25°C)	≈ 1.78 g/mL

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