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Perfluorocyclohexane

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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.

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Synthesis

Perfluorocyclohexane can be synthesized by Fluorination of Cyclohexane .

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. In common with other cyclic perfluorocarbons, perfluoromethylcyclohexane can be detected at extremely low concentrations, making it ideal as a tracer. The molecule predominately exists in its chair conformation, in which it possesses D3d molecular symmetry.

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Perfluorocyclohexane Wikipedia