Description

Sodium Perfluorohexanoate is a highly fluorinated anionic surfactant and a key perfluorinated carboxylic acid salt. This compound is valued for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability, low surface tension, and unique hydrophobic/oleophobic properties. It serves as a critical functional additive and intermediate in advanced material science and high-performance industrial applications. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include electronics manufacturing, fluoropolymer production, and fire-fighting foams.

Application

• As a surfactant and emulsifier in the emulsion polymerization of fluoropolymers like PTFE (Teflon®) and FEP.
• As a key raw material or intermediate in the synthesis of other fluorinated compounds and surface treatment agents.
• As a critical component in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) formulations for fire suppression, particularly for flammable liquid fires.
• As a surface modifier to impart oil, water, and stain repellency to textiles, paper, and leather.
• In the electronics industry for use in specialty coatings and etching solutions.
• As a potential imaging agent precursor or contrast agent component in medical research.
• In academic and industrial R&D as a model compound for studying the environmental fate and transport of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Perfluorohexanoate
CAS No.	2923-26-4
Molecular Formula	C6F11NaO2
Molecular Weight	332.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorohexanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Perfluorocaproate; Sodium Heptafluorobutylacetate; Sodium 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Undecafluorohexanoate; Sodium PFC6; C6 PFCA Sodium Salt; Undecafluorohexanoic Acid Sodium Salt; FC6 Sodium Salt
EINECS	220-882-9

Quality Control

Our Sodium Perfluorohexanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant regulatory frameworks, including REACH compliance for the global market.

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 incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali salt, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture (hygroscopic).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (5% aqueous solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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