CAS No.: 684-16-2 Formula: C3F6O
Weight: 166.02200
Synonyms: Perfluoroacetone; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-one; 2-Propanone,1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro; tri-fluoromethyl ketone; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanone;
Hexafluoroacetone is a chemical compound with the formula CF3-CO-CF3. It is structurally similar to acetone, however its reactivity is markedly different. It comes in the form of a colourless, hygroscopic, nonflammable, highly reactive gas characterized by a musty odour. The most common form of this substance is hexafluoroacetone sesquihydrate (1.5 H2O), which is a geminal diol.