37589-57-4 | Perfluoroeicosane

CAS:37589-57-4 | Perfluoroeicosane ,Description

Perfluoroeicosane (PFO) is a synthetic, fluorinated hydrocarbon with a molecular formula of C20H42F20. It is a member of the perfluorocarbon (PFC) family and is composed of 20 carbon atoms and 42 hydrogen atoms, with all of the remaining atoms being fluorine. PFO is a colorless, odorless, and non-flammable liquid that is highly soluble in water and has a low boiling point of -38.5°C. It is used in a variety of industrial and medical applications and has become increasingly important in the field of biomedical research due to its unique properties.
 

Scientific Research Applications

• Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications: A study successfully encapsulated perfluorohexane in polymethylsilsesquioxane without processing additives, resulting in micro- and nanoscale capsules suitable for medical and pharmaceutical applications (Chang, Stride, & Edirisinghe, 2009).
• Fuel Cell Technology: Perfluorinated membranes by Dow Chemical have shown promising performance in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells, which could be used in systems with higher energy density and lower CO2 emissions (Eisman, 1990).
• Acute Lung Injury Treatment: Combinations of perfluorochemical liquids have been found to modulate the physiological outcome in acutely injured lungs, indicating potential for alternative applications (Jeng et al., 2003).
• Environmental Concerns: Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) are associated with global warming and toxicity. They are used in semiconductor manufacturing, and recovery/recycle technologies are needed to control emissions (Tsai, Chen, & Hsien, 2002). Additionally, once released into the atmosphere, PFCs are virtually immortal on human timescales, posing significant environmental concerns (Shallcross & Martin, 2011).
• Materials Science: N-perfluoroeicosane exhibits molecular conformation and lateral packing similar to poly(tetrafluoroethylene) at high pressures, indicating potential for various material applications (Tsubakihara & Yasuniwa, 1992). Also, the lowest surface free energy of any solid, 6.7 mJ/m², was found on n-perfluoroeicosane-deposited glass (Nishino et al., 1999).

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