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Linear Formula:
(C8H3F5)n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
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powder

transition temp

Tg 80 °C

solubility

chloroform: soluble

SMILES string

Fc1c(c(c(c(c1F)F)C=C)F)F

InChI

1S/C8H3F5/c1-2-3-4(9)6(11)8(13)7(12)5(3)10/h2H,1H2

InChI key

LVJZCPNIJXVIAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Low refractive index polymer for cladding layer in optical waveguides.
Poly(pentafluorostyrene) (PPFS) can be used in the development of polylectrolytic membranes for fuel cell applications. It can also act as a glycosylated polymer for potential usage in biological imaging. It is a fluorinated polymer which may be utilized in microelectronics or as an antifouling and antifogging agent.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

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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