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Pentafluorophenol, 99%
Description
Pentafluorophenol is used in the preparation of pentafluorophenyl esters for peptide synthesis and vulcanized polymers. It is also used for peptide coupling and heterocyclic acid derivatives. It is involved in the preparation of pentafluorophenyl formate which acts as a formulating agent for amines and amino acids.
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Pentafluorophenol is used in the preparation of pentafluorophenyl esters for peptide synthesis and vulcanized polymers. It is also used for peptide coupling and heterocyclic acid derivatives. It is involved in the preparation of pentafluorophenyl formate which acts as a formulating agent for amines and amino acids.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bases, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 32°C to 36°C |
| Density | 1.757 |
| Boiling Point | 143°C |
| Flash Point | 72°C (161°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.427 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 1912584 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 184.06 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
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Safety and Handling
- Pentafluorophenol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Pentafluorophenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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