Perfluorooctane, 98%

Name: Perfluorooctane, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002927

About Perfluorooctane, 98%

Perfluorooctane (CAS 307-34-6) is a bioactive small molecule offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 98%. Formula C8F18, molecular weight 438.06 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-octadecafluorooctane. Common synonyms include Octadecafluorooctane and n-Perfluorooctane.

It is supplied as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a melting point of −25 °C and a density of 1.766 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include cell signalling research, pharmacological screening and target validation. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Perfluorooctane in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell signalling research
Pharmacological screening
Target validation

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Perfluorooctane, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002927
CAS Number	307-34-6
IUPAC name	1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-octadecafluorooctane
Molecular formula	C₈F₁₈
Molecular weight	438.06 g/mol
Exact mass	437.9713
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	30039090
InChIKey	YVBBRRALBYAZBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
PubChem CID	9387

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Melting point	−25 °C
Density	1.766 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	6.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 18
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Octadecafluorooctane, n-Perfluorooctane, Octane, octadecafluoro-, perfluoro-n-octane, perfluoro-octane, Octane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-octadecafluoro-, Eftop EF-L 100, n-perfluoro octane, octadecafluoro-n-octane, perfluoro octane, octadecafluoro-octane, Perfluorooctane, 98%

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Perfluorooctane, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Perfluorooctane, 98% is 307-34-6. It is also known as Octadecafluorooctane, n-Perfluorooctane, Octane, octadecafluoro-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Perfluorooctane, 98%?

Perfluorooctane, 98% has the molecular formula C8F18 and a molecular weight of 438.06 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-octadecafluorooctane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Perfluorooctane, 98% can I order?

We supply Perfluorooctane, 98% in (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Perfluorooctane, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Perfluorooctane, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Perfluorooctane, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Perfluorooctane, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.