Title: Flurothyl
CAS Registry Number: 333-36-8
CAS Name: 1,1¢-Oxybis[2,2,2-trifluoroethane]
Synonyms: bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) ether; hexafluorodiethyl ether; bis(trifluoroethyl) ether
Trademarks: Indoklon (Ohio Med.)
Molecular Formula: C4H4F6O
Molecular Weight: 182.06
Percent Composition: C 26.39%, H 2.21%, F 62.61%, O 8.79%
Line Formula: CF3CH2OCH2CF3
Literature References: Prepn:
GB 814493 (1959 to Pennsalt Chem.);
GB 889282 (1962 to Air Reduction). Toxicology in animals: A. Cherkin,
Psychopharmacologia 15, 404 (1969). Review of pharmacology: L. Arce,
Psychosomatics 11, 358-360 (1970); of clinical trials in psychiatric convulsant therapy: J. G. Small, I. F. Small,
Semin. Psychiatry 4, 13-26 (1972).
Properties: Colorless, mobile liq, mild ethereal, pleasant odor. d420 1.41. bp 63.9°. Practically insol in water. Sol in alcohol.
Boiling point: bp 63.9°
Density: d420 1.41
Therap-Cat: CNS stimulant.
Keywords: CNS Stimulant.