HFCde

HFCde is an acronym that does not denote a single widely recognized entity. In chemical literature, HFCde has occasionally appeared as an informal shorthand for a hypothetical fluorinated hydrocarbon derivative, such as a fluorinated cycloalkane. In this use, HFCde is not a formal IUPAC name and does not correspond to a specific, catalogued substance; it is typically employed in theoretical discussion or as a placeholder in datasets and illustrative examples.

Separately, in information technology and data management contexts, HFCde has been used as a code or identifier in project naming, sample identifiers, or dataset keys. In such uses, the meaning of HFCde is defined by the project and is not universal. The inconsistency of meaning can lead to confusion if not accompanied by explicit definition.

Because HFCde overlaps with the common acronym HFC for hydrofluorocarbons, users should be careful to consult the relevant documentation when encountering the term. See also hydrofluorocarbons, placeholder names, data identifiers, and chemical nomenclature conventions.