Description

Methyl Perfluorooctanoate is a high-purity fluorinated ester compound, serving as a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique perfluorinated carbon chain, which imparts exceptional chemical stability, thermal resistance, and hydrophobic/oleophobic properties. This makes it indispensable for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to incorporate fluorinated moieties into target molecules or create surface-modifying coatings.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to improve weather resistance and efficacy.
• Fluorinated Surfactant/Additive Precursor: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing high-performance, environmentally persistent fluorosurfactants and polymer additives.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated side chains into polymers, enhancing their chemical resistance, water repellency, and dielectric properties.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Used in formulations to create low-surface-energy, stain-resistant coatings for textiles, electronics, and optical devices.
• Lithography and Electronics: Acts as a component in photoresist formulations and dielectric fluids for the semiconductor industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Perfluorooctanoate
CAS No.	376-27-2
Molecular Formula	C9H3F15O2
Molecular Weight	428.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluorooctanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Heptadecafluorooctanoate; Methyl PFOA; Methyl Pentadecafluorooctanoate; Methyl Perfluorocaprylate; Me-PFO; FOA-Me; Methyl 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluorooctanoate
EINECS	206-795-7

Quality Control

Our Methyl Perfluorooctanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.7 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.300 - 1.310

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