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166.02 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
Hexafluoroacetone
CAS684-16-2EC211-676-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for organic synthesis
Hexafluoroacetone is an industrial chemical used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also employed as a solvent and in the production of polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
Chemical intermediate for organic synthesisSolvent for acetal resins and polyamidesComponent in polymer adhesives and coatings
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Relevant lists:California Proposition 65
CAS 684-16-2
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Safety Reference
Danger
H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H330Fatal if inhaled
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H371May cause damage to organs
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Hexafluoroacetone (CAS 684-16-2) is 2914.79.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2914.79
EU CN code (8-digit)
2914 79 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-one
InChIKey
VBZWSGALLODQNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C(=O)(C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F
Synonyms (16)
- 6FK
- 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoroacetone
- 2-Propanone, hexafluoro-
- Acetone, hexafluoro-
- Hexafluoroacetone
- Hexafluoroacetone, anhydrous
- Hexafluoropropanone
- Perfluoroacetone
- trifluoromethyl ketone