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Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic Acid

Item No. 37268

Technical Information
Formal Name
2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)-propanoic acid
CAS Number
377-73-1
Synonyms
  • PFMPA
  • PF4OPeA
Molecular Formula
C4HF7O3
Formula Weight
Purity
≥90%
Formulation
A liquid
DMF: 10 mg/mlDMSO: 10 mg/mlEthanol: 10 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
SMILES
O=C(C(F)(C(F)(OC(F)(F)F)F)F)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C4HF7O3/c5-2(6,1(12)13)3(7,8)14-4(9,10)11/h(H,12,13)
InChi Key
AGIMOOYNBDLMJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PF4OPeA) is a perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).1 PF4OPeA has been found as a contaminant in wastewater.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Kim, J., Xin, X., Mamo, B.T., et alOccurrence and fate of ultrashort-chain and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater treatment plants. ACS EST Water 2(8), 1380–1390 (2022).