Description

Acide 2-Perfluorooctylethanoique is a high-purity fluorinated carboxylic acid derivative, specifically the 2-perfluorooctyl ethanoic acid. This compound is valued for its unique combination of strong hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and chemical stability imparted by the perfluorinated alkyl chain. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced material science and specialty chemical synthesis. Key industries that utilize this product include fluoropolymer manufacturing, surface treatment, and the development of specialized surfactants and coatings.

Application

• Fluoropolymer & Fluorosurfactant Synthesis: A key building block for manufacturing specialized fluorinated polymers and high-performance surfactants.
• Surface Modification & Textile Treatment: Imparts durable water, oil, and stain repellency to fabrics, carpets, and non-woven materials.
• Specialty Coatings & Additives: Used to formulate low-surface-energy coatings for electronics, optics, and anti-fouling applications.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules requiring fluorinated motifs.
• Lithography & Semiconductor Processing: Employed in advanced photoresists and etching agents due to its chemical inertness and specific reactivity.
• Firefighting Foam Formulations (Legacy/Historical): Historically used in the production of aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF).

Basic Information

Product Name	Acide 2-Perfluorooctylethanoique
CAS No.	27854-31-5
Molecular Formula	C10H5F17O2
Molecular Weight	528.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Perfluorooctylacetic Acid; Perfluorooctylethanoic Acid; PFOAA; Heptadecafluorodecanoic Acid; 2-(Perfluorooctyl)acetic Acid; 2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluorodecanoic Acid; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluorodecanoic Acid; FC-10 Acid
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Quality Control

Our Acide 2-Perfluorooctylethanoique is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical methods including HPLC, GC, NMR, and titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, oxidizing agents, and heat sources. Due to its fluorinated nature, specific disposal regulations may apply.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 105 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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