The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of
1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365) and hydrogen fluoride and a process
for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures. The compositions of the
invention are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-365. The
latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful
as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent and aerosol to
propellant.