Perfluorooctyl bromide
[CAS# 423-55-2]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: Perfluorooctyl bromide
• Synonyms: 1-Bromoheptadecafluorooctane; 1-Bromoperfluorooctane; n-Perfluorooctyl bromide
• Molecular Formula: C₈BrF₁₇
• Molecular Weight: 498.96
• CAS Registry Number: 423-55-2
• EC Number: 207-028-4

Properties

• Density: 1.92
• Melting point: -23 ºC
• Boiling point: 144 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.296
• Flash point: 41 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413