Description

3-[(Carboxymethyl)[(Tridecafluorohexyl)Sulphonyl]Amino]Propyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide is a high-value, specialty fluorinated surfactant and zwitterionic compound. Its unique structure, featuring a perfluorinated chain and a quaternary ammonium group, provides exceptional surface activity, chemical stability, and compatibility in demanding formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers requiring advanced performance additives that function effectively under extreme conditions. Key industries leveraging its properties include electronics, specialty coatings, and high-performance material science.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: As a critical surfactant and leveling agent in photoresist formulations and advanced semiconductor cleaning solutions.
• Fluoropolymer Processing: Acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the polymerization of fluorinated monomers (e.g., PTFE, FEP).
• Specialty Coatings & Inks: Provides superior wetting, flow, and leveling properties in fluorinated coatings, inks, and varnishes for enhanced durability and chemical resistance.
• Fire-Fighting Foams (AFFF): Serves as a key fluorosurfactant component in film-forming aqueous film-forming foams for combating hydrocarbon fuel fires.
• Oil & Gas Industry: Used in formulations for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and as a additive in drilling fluids where thermal and chemical stability are paramount.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated lipids and surfactants for drug delivery systems and diagnostic assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[(Carboxymethyl)[(Tridecafluorohexyl)Sulphonyl]Amino]Propyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	38850-52-1
Molecular Formula	C15H19F13N2O5S
Molecular Weight	580.37 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-tridecafluorohexyl)sulfonyl]amino-1-propanaminium hydroxide; F(CF2)6SO2N(CH2CO2H)(CH2)3N+(CH3)3 OH-; Fluorinated betaine surfactant; Perfluorohexylsulfonyl betaine; FC-129 (related trade name class); Zwitterionic fluorosurfactant; Tridecafluorohexyl sulfonyl carboxymethyl aminopropyl trimethyl ammonium hydroxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-[(Carboxymethyl)[(Tridecafluorohexyl)Sulphonyl]Amino]Propyltrimethylammonium Hydroxide adheres to a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and titration, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Fluorine Content	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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