Description

Perfluorooctanoic Anhydride is a high-purity fluorinated organic compound that serves as a critical reagent for introducing perfluorooctanoyl groups. This chemical is essential for synthesizing advanced fluorinated materials and specialty chemicals with unique surface properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance materials sectors.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Synthesis: A key intermediate for manufacturing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) derivatives and fluorosurfactants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring fluorinated components for enhanced metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed to create fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts oil, water, and stain repellency to textiles, carpets, and paper products.
• Specialty Chemical Reagent: Acts as a perfluorination agent in organic synthesis for research and development of novel fluorinated compounds.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use in the production of fluorinated electronic chemicals and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluorooctanoic Anhydride
CAS No.	33496-48-9
Molecular Formula	C16F30O3
Molecular Weight	834.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentadecafluorooctanoic Anhydride; Perfluorooctanoic Acid Anhydride; Heptadecafluorooctanoic Anhydride; PFOA Anhydride; Perfluorocaprylic Anhydride; FC-722; 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluorodecanoic Anhydride
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Quality Control

Our Perfluorooctanoic Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can degrade the product. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Free Acid (as PFOA)	≤ 1.0%

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