Bioactivity | Perfluorodecalin liquids are largrly used in vitreoretinal surgery. Perfluorodecalin with tamponade lasting more than two days is detrimental to the retina in the case of rabbit. Perfluorodecalin can be used for the research of giant retinal tears[1][2]. | ||||||||||||
Name | Perfluorodecalin | ||||||||||||
CAS | 306-94-5 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C10F18 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 462.08 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Liquid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Orzalesi N, et al. Experimental short-term tolerance to perfluorodecalin in the rabbit eye: a histopathological study. Curr Eye Res. 1998;17(8):828-835. [2]. Bourke RD, et al. Experimental long-term vitreous replacement with purified and nonpurified perfluorodecalin. Am J Ophthalmol. 1994;118(3):403-404. |