1623-05-8 | Perfluoropropoxyethylene

CAS:1623-05-8 | Perfluoropropoxyethylene ,Description

Perfluoropropoxyethylene (PFPE) is a fluorinated polymer that has been used in a variety of applications due to its unique chemical and physical properties. It is a highly stable, non-flammable, and non-toxic material that is resistant to heat, chemicals, and solvents. This makes it an ideal material for use in a range of industries, including medical, automotive, and aerospace. In addition, PFPE has been used in a variety of scientific research applications due to its unique properties. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Safety Evaluation in Food Contact MaterialsThe substance 3H-perfluoro-3-[(3-methoxypropoxy) propanoic acid], ammonium salt (related to Perfluoropropoxyethylene), has been evaluated for safety in food contact materials. It is considered safe for consumers when used in the polymerization of fluoropolymers at temperatures above 280°C for at least 10 minutes and up to 30% in polyoxymethylene polymer for repeated use articles only (Andon et al., 2011).
• Aggregation Behavior in Surfactant MixturesThe aggregation behavior of mixtures containing a perfluorinated surfactant (related to Perfluoropropoxyethylene) was studied. This research contributes to understanding the critical micelle concentrations and the formation of mixed micelles, impacting industrial and cleaning applications (Torres et al., 2010).
• Water and Oil Repellency in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) FilmsResearch on perfluoropolyethers (PFPE)-based oligomeric polyesters shows significant water and oil repellency when added to PET film. This has implications for developing materials with enhanced surface properties, especially in packaging and textile industries (Demir et al., 2017).
• Synthesis of Fluorinated Amphiphilic ThiolsThe synthesis of C8-perfluoroalkyl thiols, which are soluble in various solvents and show good solubility in water, has been explored. These compounds have potential applications in surface modification and as surfactants in different industries (Gentilini et al., 2008).
• Atmospheric Chemistry and Global Warming PotentialStudies on the atmospheric lifetime and global warming potential of perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) suggest that these compounds have a long atmospheric lifetime and significant global warming potential, which is crucial for understanding environmental impacts (Young et al., 2006).
• Chemical Properties in Hard-Disk MediaThe chemical characteristics of perfluoropolyether lubricant films on hard-disk media have been studied, showing significant functional group elimination under certain conditions. This research is essential for the development of more stable and efficient lubricants in data storage devices (Hara et al., 2001) .
• Synthesis of Low Molecular Weight Perfluoro Oxymethylene Vinyl EthersA multi-step synthesis process for perfluoro oxymethylene vinyl ethers has been developed, providing key intermediates for further chemical applications. This advancement is significant for creating new materials and compounds in various industrial applications (Marchionni et al., 2003).
• Gas Permeation and Diffusion in CopolymersResearch on the gas permeation and diffusion in copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene provides insights into their potential for gas separation applications, particularly for helium and hydrogen, which is relevant for energy and environmental technologies (Nikiforov et al., 2017).

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