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Linear Formula:
CF4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.00
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
vapor density
3.04 (vs air)
Quality Level
Assay
99.9%
bp
−130 °C (lit.)
mp
−184 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
FC(F)(F)F
InChI
1S/CF4/c2-1(3,4)5
InChI key
TXEYQDLBPFQVAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Carbon tetrafluoride (CF4), also known as tetrafluoromethane, belongs to the class of fluoromethanes. It can be prepared by the reaction of silicon carbide with fluorine. It is used as a refrigerant.
Application
Carbon tetrafluoride can be used in fluorine chemistry for the preparation of organofluorine compounds. It is also used as a solvent in low-temperature reactions . During the manufacture of electronics devices, CF4 plasma is widely used to etch a variety of materials.
Packaging
Supplied in a carbon steel lecture bottle with a CGA180M/CGA110F needle valve installed.
Compatible with the following:
Compatible with the following:
- Aldrich® lecture-bottle station systems
- Aldrich® lecture-bottle gas regulators
Other Notes
See Technical Information Bulletin AL-151 Gas Regulators: Selection, Installation, and Operation
Legal Information
Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Press. Gas Liquefied gas
Storage Class Code
2A - Gases
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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