| Name | perfluorovaleric acid |
| Synonyms | NSC 18404 IPC-PFFA-5 RARECHEM AL BO 2315 n-perfluoropentanoic perfluorovaleric acid Perfluorovaleric acid PERFLUOROPENTANOIC ACID nonafluoro-pentanoicaci nonafluoropentanoic acid Valeric acid, nonafluoro- Nonafluoro-1-pentanoic acid Pentanoic acid, nonafluoro- 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoropentanoic acid Pentanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro- |
| CAS | 2706-90-3 |
| EINECS | 220-300-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C5HF9O2/c6-2(7,1(15)16)3(8,9)4(10,11)5(12,13)14/h(H,15,16) |
| Molecular Formula | C5HF9O2 |
| Molar Mass | 264.05 |
| Density | 1.713g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 140°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 140°C |
| Water Solubility | Partly soluble in water. |
| Vapor Presure | 7.93mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.713 |
| Color | Clear light yellow to light brown |
| BRN | 1800087 |
| pKa | 0.40±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.294(lit.) |
| Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive![]() |
| Risk Codes | 34 - Causes burns |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | T |
| HS Code | 29159000 |
| Hazard Note | Corrosive |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Introduction | Perfluoropentane is a fluorocarbon compound, a perfluorinated compound of pentane. It is a liquid with a boiling point slightly higher than the standard temperature. |
| Application | Jiufluoropentanoic acid has a variety of biomedical applications, including propellants for pressurized metered dose inhalers and ultrasound contrast agents. |