Description

Perfluoro-3,6-Dioxadecanoic Acid is a high-purity, fully fluorinated carboxylic acid derivative, distinguished by its unique ether-oxygen-containing perfluoroalkyl chain. This structure imparts exceptional chemical and thermal stability, low surface energy, and strong hydrophobic/oleophobic properties, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the specialty chemical, electronics, and high-performance materials sectors seeking to develop next-generation fluorinated surfactants, polymers, and surface modifiers.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Fluorinated Surfactants & Polymers: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing high-performance, environmentally persistent fluorosurfactants and fluoropolymers used in coatings and films.
• Surface Modification & Treatment Agents: Used to create ultra-hydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces for textiles, electronics, and optical components, providing water, oil, and stain resistance.
• Fire-Fighting Foam (Historical/Formulation R&D): As a perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), it has been studied in the development of aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF); current applications focus on research for alternative formulations.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Industry: Employed in the formulation of specialty etching agents, cleaning solutions, and as a precursor for dielectric materials in microelectronics.
• Pharmaceutical & AgroChemical Intermediates: Acts as a synthon for introducing fluorinated segments into bioactive molecules to enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research in fluorochemistry, material science, and surface physics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-3,6-Dioxadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	137780-69-9
Molecular Formula	C8HF15O4
Molecular Weight	482.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(3,6-dioxadecanoic acid); 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Pentadecafluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3,6-dioxaoctanoic acid; 3,6-Dioxa-2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluorooctanoic acid; Perfluoropolyether carboxylic acid (PFPE-COOH); PFO2OA; FC-3282 (related trade name series); Telomer B acid derivative; PFECA (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl ether carboxylic acid).
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Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-3,6-Dioxadecanoic Acid is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/FTIR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, oxidizing agents, and reactive metals. Ensure containers are kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Fluorine Content	≥ 70.0%
Acidity (Titration)	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.