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Pentadecafluorooctanoic Acid

Item No. 37232

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluoro-octanoic acid
CAS Number
335-67-1
Synonyms
  • A-5717
  • NSC 95114
  • Perfluorooctanoic Acid
  • PFOA
Molecular Formula
C8HF15O2
Formula Weight
414.1
Formulation
A low-melting solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Chloroform: Slightly solubleMethanol: Slightly soluble
SMILES
O=C(C(F)(C(F)(C(F)(C(F)(C(F)(C(F)(C(F)(F)F)F)F)F)F)F)F)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8HF15O2/c9-2(10,1(24)25)3(11,12)4(13,14)5(15,16)6(17,18)7(19,20)8(21,22)23/h(H,24,25)
InChi Key
SNGREZUHAYWORS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid is a perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).1 Chronic administration of pentadecafluorooctanoic acid (5 and 20 mg/kg per day) leads to accumulation in the kidney, liver, lung, heart, testes, and brain in rats.2 Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid (20 mg/kg per day) is toxic to rats, inducing weight loss, sensitivity to external stimuli, lethargy, and hepatic inflammation. It has been found in marine life, including lake trout, salmon, and whitefish, and as an environmental contaminant.1 Formulations containing pentadecafluorooctanoic acid have been used as emulsifiers in fluoropolymer polymerization.

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    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Sinclair, E., Taniyasu, S., Yamashita, N., et al. Perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate in Michigan and New York waters. Organohalo. Comp. 66, 4019-4023 (2004).

    2. Cui, L., Zhou, Q.-F., Liao, C.-Y., et al. Studies on the toxicological effects of PFOA and PFOS on rats using histological observation and chemical analysis. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 56(2), 338-349 (2009).