Description

Perfluoro-3,7-Dimethyloctanoic Acid is a high-purity, fully fluorinated carboxylic acid derivative, characterized by its exceptional chemical and thermal stability. This compound is a critical intermediate and functional material valued for its unique hydrophobic, oleophobic, and surface-active properties derived from its perfluorinated alkyl chain. It is primarily utilized in advanced material science, specialty polymer synthesis, and high-performance surface treatment applications across global industries.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Emulsifier: Key component in fire-fighting foams (AFFF), coatings, and specialty emulsion polymerization due to its superior surface tension reduction.
• Pharmaceutical & AgroChemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block for synthesizing novel active ingredients and fluorinated drug candidates requiring enhanced metabolic stability.
• Polymer Modification: Used to impart oil, water, and stain resistance to textiles, carpets, and high-performance materials via incorporation into polymer backbones or as a surface treatment agent.
• Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the formulation of etching solutions, cleaning agents, and coatings for semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Additive: Enhances electrolyte stability and battery cycle life by forming a stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating highly fluorinated ligands used in catalysis under harsh chemical conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-3,7-Dimethyloctanoic Acid
CAS No.	172155-07-6
Molecular Formula	C10HF19O2
Molecular Weight	514.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7-Dimethylperfluorooctanoic Acid; Perfluoro-3,7-dimethyloctanoic Acid; Perfluorinated 3,7-Dimethyloctanoic Acid; PF-3,7-DMOA; 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-3,7-dimethyloctanoic Acid; 3,7-Dimethyl-1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctanoic Acid; FC-10 (branched isomer); Heptadecafluoro-3,7-dimethyloctanoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-3,7-Dimethyloctanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's nature as a strong acid/organic solvent.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.