Fluoromethyl 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropyl ether is a volatile anesthetic, which inhibits the activation of inflammatory neutrophil and granulocyte in human blood during simulated extracorporeal circulation. It also serves as an antibacterial and used as an inhalational anaesthetic for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Further, it finds application in anesthesia of children and infants to make them asleep for surgery. In addition to this, it is used in veterinary medicine.
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Applications
Fluoromethyl 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropyl ether is a volatile anesthetic, which inhibits the activation of inflammatory neutrophil and granulocyte in human blood during simulated extracorporeal circulation. It also serves as an antibacterial and used as an inhalational anaesthetic for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Further, it finds application in anesthesia of children and infants to make them asleep for surgery. In addition to this, it is used in veterinary medicine.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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