200956

Hexafluorophosphoric acid solution

~55 wt. % in H₂O

• Synonym(s): Hydrogen hexafluorophosphate
• Linear Formula: HPF₆
• CAS Number: 16940-81-1
• Molecular Weight: 145.97
• MDL number: MFCD00011350
• UNSPSC Code: 12352301
• PubChem Substance ID: 24851984
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• form: liquid
• Quality Level: 100
• concentration: ~55 wt. % in H₂O
• density: 1.651 g/mL at 25 °C
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: F.FP(F)(F)(F)F
• InChI: 1S/F5P.FH/c1-6(2,3,4)5;/h;1H
• InChI key: OQWOLAMXNGPSQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Hexafluorophosphoric acid (HPF₆) is a strong acid that is commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis. It is also used in the polymerization and preparation of its salts.

Application

Hexafluorophosphoric acid solution is used as a catalyst for the conversion of polyethyleneimine (PEI) microgel into the corresponding polymeric ionic liquids (PIL) forms via protonation and anion exchange reaction. Polymeric ionic liquids are used as metal-free catalysts for hydrogen production via sodium borohydride methanolysis.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H290,H301,H310,H314,H332
• Precautionary Statements: P234 - P261 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves