Provided are amine-containing hydrofluoroether compounds represented by the following general formula (I), wherein (I) Y is a single bond or CF2 and wherein (i) Rf.1 and Rf2 are independently linear or branched perfluoroalkyl groups having with 1-8 carbon atoms and optionally comprise at least one catenated heteroatom, or (ii) Rf1 and Rf2 are bonded together to form a ring structure having 4-6 carbon atoms and optionally comprise one or more catenated heteroatoms; with the proviso that if Rf1 and Rf2 are bonded together to form a ring structure comprising a nitrogen heteroatom, said nitrogen heteroatom is tertiary and is bonded to a perfluoroalkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms.