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2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluorooctanoic Acid

Item No. 37270

Technical Information
Formal Name
4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-undecafluoro-octanoic acid
CAS Number
914637-49-3
Synonyms
  • 5:3 Fluorotelomer Carboxylic Acid
  • 5:3 FTCA
Molecular Formula
C8H5F11O2
Formula Weight
Purity
≥90%
Formulation
A solid
DMF: 5 mg/mlDMSO: 2 mg/ml
SMILES
O=C(CCC(F)(C(F)(C(F)(C(F)(C(F)(F)F)F)F)F)F)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H5F11O2/c9-4(10,2-1-3(20)21)5(11,12)6(13,14)7(15,16)8(17,18)19/h1-2H2,(H,20,21)
InChi Key
ABFCFCPCGMHSRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluorooctanoic acid is a polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).1 It 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).