Perfluorodecalin CAS 306-94-5

Chemical products

Product Name

Perfluorodecalin (PFD)


Chemical Identification

ItemDescription
Chemical Name Perfluorodecalin
Synonyms Perfluorodecahydronaphthalene
CAS Number 306-94-5
Molecular Formula C₁₀F₁₈
Molecular Weight 462.08 g/mol
Chemical Structure Fully fluorinated bicyclic hydrocarbon

Physical & Chemical Properties

PropertyTypical Value
Appearance Colorless, transparent liquid
Odor Odorless
Purity ≥ 99.0%
Density (25 °C) ~ 1.93 g/cm³
Boiling Point ~ 142–144 °C
Melting Point ~ −10 °C
Vapor Pressure (25 °C) Low
Solubility in Water Insoluble
Solubility Miscible with other perfluorocarbons
Surface Tension Low
Refractive Index (25 °C) ~1.31
Flash Point Non-flammable

Key Characteristics

  • Chemically inert and thermally stable

  • Electrically non-conductive

  • Excellent oxygen solubility

  • Low surface tension and low viscosity

  • Non-flammable and non-corrosive


Typical Applications

  • Medical & Life Sciences

    • Oxygen carrier research

    • Artificial blood substitutes (R&D)

    • Liquid ventilation studies

  • Electronics & Semiconductor

    • Precision cleaning

    • Heat transfer fluids

    • Immersion cooling applications

  • Industrial & Specialty Uses

    • Leak detection fluids

    • Optical and analytical testing

    • Specialty solvent for fluorinated systems