Description

Perfluoroeicosane CAS NO 37589-57-4 is a fully fluorinated, long-chain alkane characterized by its exceptional chemical inertness and high thermal stability. This compound is a critical high-performance material valued for its hydrophobic, oleophobic, and non-wetting properties. It is essential for industries requiring extreme chemical resistance and low surface energy, such as advanced materials science, specialty lubricants, and high-value electronics manufacturing.

Application

• Specialty Lubricants & Greases: Used as a base fluid or additive in high-performance lubricants for extreme environments (e.g., high vacuum, aggressive chemicals, high temperatures).
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Imparts permanent water, oil, and stain repellency to textiles, polymers, and electronic components.
• Electronic Fluids: Serves as a heat transfer fluid or dielectric coolant in specialized high-power and high-frequency electronic systems.
• Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Research: Acts as an oxygen carrier in blood substitutes and as an inert medium for cell culture and diagnostic applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reference material in chromatography and mass spectrometry due to its well-defined mass and volatility profile.
• Polymer Processing Aid: Functions as a processing aid and release agent in the manufacture of fluoropolymers and other high-performance plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoroeicosane
CAS No.	37589-57-4
Molecular Formula	C20F42
Molecular Weight	1038.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Eicosane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,17,17,18,18,19,19,20,20-hentetracontadecafluoro-; Perfluoroeicosane; FC-70 (related trade series); Perfluoro-n-eicosane; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,17,17,18,18,19,19,20,20-Hentetracontadecafluoroeicosane; PF-5060 (related trade series); Fluorinert (related trade series)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Perfluoroeicosane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Key parameters such as purity, identity, and specific impurities are verified using advanced techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White waxy solid or colorless liquid (above melting point)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Boiling Point	Contact for details
Density (at 25°C)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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