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CAS NO:13171-18-1
EC NO:603-501-8
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is used for a fluorous solvent as a possible HCFC/HFC alternative. In addition, the inhalation anesthetic activity of hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is reported. (The product is for research purpose only.)
Specifications
Appearance Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid
Purity(GC) min. 98.0 %
Properties (reference)
Boiling Point 50 °C
Specific Gravity (20/20) 1.39
Refractive Index 1.28
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is a fluorinated ether related to the inhalational convulsant flurothyl.
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is the structural isomer of flurothyl. Unlike flurothyl, however, isoflurothyl is a general anesthetic.
GROUPS / USES
Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Intermediates, Solvents & Degreasers, Solvents
About this substance
Helpful information
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 to < 10 tonnes per annum.
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is used in formulation or re-packing and at industrial sites.
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using this substance. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Formulation or re-packing
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products.
Release to the environment of Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products.
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether is used for the manufacture of: electrical, electronic and optical equipment and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
IUPAC names
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-methoxypropane
Hexafluoroisopropyl Methyl Ether
SYNONYMS:
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluor-2-methoxypropan [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-methoxypropane [ACD/IUPAC Name]
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-méthoxypropane [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropan-2-yl methyl ether
13171-18-1 [RN]
2324008 [Beilstein]
603-501-8 [EINECS]
FXFFYO1&XFFF [WLN]
Hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether
Propane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-methoxy- [ACD/Index Name]
[13171-18-1]
1,1,1,2,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-methoxypropane [ACD/IUPAC Name]
Ether, methyl 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl
FS-4291
Isoindoklon
Iso-indoklon
Methyl hexafluoroisopropyl ether
