Description

Perfluorononane is a fully fluorinated alkane, a high-performance specialty chemical known for its exceptional chemical inertness, thermal stability, and hydrophobic/oleophobic properties. Its unique molecular structure makes it an invaluable material for demanding applications where resistance to harsh environments is critical. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, aerospace, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-purity fluorinated fluids and intermediates.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as a heat transfer fluid or dielectric coolant in high-performance computing and semiconductor testing equipment.
• Aerospace & Defense: Serves as a hydraulic fluid, lubricant, or sealant component in systems requiring extreme temperature stability and chemical resistance.
• Advanced Materials: Acts as a key intermediate or additive in the synthesis of fluoropolymers, coatings, and surface treatments to impart water and oil repellency.
• Laboratory & Analytical: Employed as a standard reference material, a solvent for specialized reactions, or a component in sensitive instrumentation.
• Oxygen Carriers: Utilized in biomedical and industrial research as a component in artificial blood substitutes or oxygen transport systems due to its high gas solubility.
• Cleaning Agents: Found in precision cleaning formulations for delicate components where residue-free drying and compatibility with sensitive materials are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorononane
CAS No.	375-96-2
Molecular Formula	C9F20
Molecular Weight	488.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Nonadecafluorononane; Perfluoro-n-nonane; n-Perfluorononane; FC-72 (related trade series); F-nonane; Heptadecafluoro-1-iodononane (precursor); 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9-Nonadecafluorononane; Perfluorinated C9 Alkane
EINECS	206-794-7

Quality Control

Our Perfluorononane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis using advanced techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and NMR to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specification results 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 incompatible materials. 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 to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0% (Area %)
Density at 25°C	1.78 - 1.82 g/mL
Boiling Point	125 - 130 °C
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.28 - 1.30
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 10 ppm
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm

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