Description

Perfluorodecalincarboxylic Acid is a highly fluorinated organic acid characterized by its unique perfluorinated decalin backbone. This structure imparts exceptional chemical and thermal stability, making it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced fluorinated materials. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for applications requiring robust, inert fluorocarbon chains with reactive acid functionality.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Synthesis: A key building block for creating high-performance fluorosurfactants and fluoropolymers with oil, water, and stain repellency.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Used to introduce stable, lipophilic perfluorinated segments into bioactive molecules to alter their metabolic stability and distribution.
• Advanced Material Modification: Serves as a surface treatment agent or copolymer component to impart extreme hydrophobicity and chemical resistance to coatings, textiles, and membranes.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use in the formulation of specialty fluids for electronics cooling or as a precursor for dielectric materials.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring novel fluorocarbon chemistry and its applications.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Can be derivatized to create extreme-pressure additives for high-performance lubricants operating in harsh environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorodecalincarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	172155-05-4
Molecular Formula	C11HF19O2
Molecular Weight	514.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorodecalin-1-carboxylic Acid; Perfluorodecalincarboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxyperfluorodecalin; Perfluoronaphthalane-1-carboxylic Acid (related structural name); PFDecA (abbreviation); Heptadecafluorodecalin-1-carboxylic Acid; Perfluorinated Decalin Carboxylic Acid; Octadecafluorodecalin-1-carboxylic Acid (common naming variant)
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Quality Control

Every batch of Perfluorodecalincarboxylic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific research or production requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, reporting key parameters such as purity (by HPLC/NMR), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles.

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. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay (Titration)	95.0% - 102.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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