Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by chemical form]
7. compounds (materials)
8. organic compounds

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to a diverse class of organic carbon compounds into which fluorine has been introduced creating a remarkably strong carbon-fluorine bond. This unusual property has led to the development of organofluorine compounds targeting specific needs in medicine, plastics, textiles, refrigeration and other areas. Some like the fluorocarbons also serve as ozone depletors and pollutants.