Perfluorooctane

• Octadecafluorooctane
• 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8 - octadecafluorooctane
• PF 5080

Colorless to yellowish liquid

Liquid

1.766 g · cm -3 ( 25 ° C)

-25 ° C

103-104 ° C

Insoluble in water

1.282 (20 ° C)

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Perfluorooctane is a chemical compound from the group of perfluorocarbons.

Properties

Perfluorooctane is a colorless to yellowish liquid which is insoluble in water.

Use

Perfluorooctane (as well perfluorodecaline ) on the eye, used in the surgical treatment of retinal detachment as a mechanical aid to press the retina wrinkle-free to the eyeball.