Description

Perfluoro-3,6,9-Trioxadecanoic Acid is a high-purity, fully fluorinated carboxylic acid derivative, distinguished by its unique perfluoropolyether (PFPE) backbone. This compound is valued for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability, low surface energy, and hydrophobic/oleophobic properties, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the specialty chemical, advanced polymer, and surface treatment industries to develop high-performance coatings, surfactants, and functional materials.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel fluorosurfactants and high-value fluoropolymers with enhanced stability.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to impart permanent water, oil, and stain repellency to textiles, membranes, and composite materials.
• Specialty Coating Formulations: An essential component in creating high-performance, chemically resistant coatings for aerospace, electronics, and automotive applications.
• Lithography & Semiconductor Processing: Acts as a photoresist additive or surface leveling agent in advanced semiconductor manufacturing due to its excellent wetting and film-forming properties.
• Fire-Fighting Foam Concentrates (Legacy/Controlled Use): Historically used as a precursor for formulating aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF); current applications are subject to strict environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research into novel fluorinated compounds and their structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-3,6,9-Trioxadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	151772-59-7
Molecular Formula	C7F14O5
Molecular Weight	454.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(3,6,9-trioxadecanoic acid); 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8-Pentadecafluoro-10-oxa-3,6,9-trioxadodecanoic acid; 3,6,9-Trioxa-2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9-hexadecafluoroundecanoic acid; PFPE-acid; Fluorinated polyether carboxylic acid; Perfluoropolyether carboxylic acid; CAS 151772-59-7
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Quality Control

Every batch of Perfluoro-3,6,9-Trioxadecanoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure product integrity through comprehensive analytical protocols including NMR (19F, 1H), FT-IR, and HPLC to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, organic solvents, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its chemical nature, prolonged exposure to moisture should be avoided.

Specification

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

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