Perfluoroisobutyronitrile(3M 4710) CAS 42532-60-5

Chemical products
  • CAS Number: 42532-60-5

  • Molecular Formula: C₄F₇N

  • Molecular Weight: 195.04

  • Synonyms: Heptafluoroisobutyronitrile, perfluoro-isopropyl cyanide

  • State at STP: Gas (colorless, odorless)

  • Boiling Point: ~ −4.7 °C (varies by source/modeling)

  • Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): 0 — no ozone depletion effect.


Primary Uses

Electrical Industry:

 

  • Used as an insulating and arc-quenching gas in medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment.

  • Often blended with inert gases (e.g., CO₂) to achieve desirable insulation performance while reducing environmental impact vs. SF₆.