CF2CF2CF2CF3

CF2CF2CF2CF3 is the chemical formula for perfluorobutane. This compound is a fluorocarbon, meaning it is a saturated hydrocarbon in which all hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine atoms. Perfluorobutane is a colorless, odorless, and non-flammable gas at room temperature and pressure. Its chemical structure consists of a four-carbon chain where each carbon atom is bonded to two fluorine atoms. This complete fluorination results in a very stable molecule with low chemical reactivity.

Perfluorobutane finds applications as a dielectric fluid due to its excellent electrical insulating properties and high dielectric strength. It is also used as a refrigerant, particularly in specialized cooling systems where its non-flammability and thermal stability are advantageous. In some industrial processes, it can serve as a solvent for specific fluorinated materials. Due to its inertness, it is considered to have a low global warming potential compared to some other fluorinated gases, although it is still a greenhouse gas. Environmental regulations and research focus on its lifecycle and potential impacts.