Perfluorocyclohexane

Perfluorocyclohexane or dodecafluorocyclohexane is a chemical which belongs to the class of fluorocarbons, sometimes referred to as perfluorocarbons or PFCs. Fluorocarbons and their derivatives are useful fluoropolymers, refrigerants, solvents, and anesthetics.

Perfluorocyclohexane

Perfluorocyclohexane
Names
Preferred IUPAC name Dodecafluorocyclohexane
Other names 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Dodecafluorocyclohexane, Cyclohexane, dodecafluoro-
Identifiers
CAS Number	355-68-0
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	9263 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.005.993
EC Number	206-591-3
PubChem CID	9640
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID5075232
InChI InChI=1S/C6F12/c7-1(8)2(9,10)4(13,14)6(17,18)5(15,16)3(1,11)12 Key: RKIMETXDACNTIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1(C(C(C(C(C1(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
Properties
Chemical formula	C6F12
Molar mass	300.047 g·mol−1
Appearance	clear, waxy solid
Density	1.684 g/cm3
Melting point	52 °C (126 °F; 325 K)[1]
Boiling point	59–60 °C (138–140 °F; 332–333 K)
Solubility	Miscible with organic compounds
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Irritant
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H315, H319, H335
Precautionary statements	P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501
Safety data sheet (SDS)	MSDS
Related compounds
Related compounds	Fluorocarbon
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Synthesis

Perfluorocyclohexane can be synthesized by fluorination of cyclohexane.^[2]

Properties

Perfluorocyclohexane is chemically inert and thermally stable. It is a relatively non-toxic, clear, waxy solid, which has a high vapor pressure and therefore sublimes readily at room temperature.^{[citation needed]}

The molecule predominantly exists in its chair conformation, in which it possesses D_3d molecular symmetry.