Description

Perfluoro-3,6,9-Trioxatridecanoic Acid is a high-purity, fully fluorinated carboxylic acid derivative, distinguished by its unique perfluoropolyether (PFPE) backbone. This compound is valued for its exceptional chemical and thermal stability, low surface energy, and hydrophobic/oleophobic properties, making it a critical intermediate for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the electronics, specialty polymer, and high-performance surface coating industries to develop next-generation fluorinated materials.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel fluorosurfactants and high-performance fluoropolymers with enhanced stability.
• Electronics Industry: Used in the formulation of advanced photoresists, anti-reflective coatings, and etching agents for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts durable water, oil, and stain repellency to textiles, membranes, and composite materials.
• Specialty Additive: Functions as a performance additive in lubricants, greases, and coatings to reduce friction and improve chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemistry Intermediate: Employed in the research and synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a reference standard or derivatization agent in chromatographic analysis and material characterization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perfluoro-3,6,9-Trioxatridecanoic Acid
CAS No.	330562-41-9
Molecular Formula	C10F20O5
Molecular Weight	700.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Perfluoro(3,6,9-trioxatridecanoic acid); 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11-Eicosafluoro-12-oxa-3,6,9-trioxadodecanoic acid; PFPE-COOH; 3,6,9-Trioxatridecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11-eicosafluoro-; FC-26 Acid; Perfluoropolyether carboxylic acid (C10); Krytox™ Acid Derivative
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Quality Control

Our Perfluoro-3,6,9-Trioxatridecanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, FT-IR, and HPLC, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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 oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, we recommend maintaining the product at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (Titration)	Conforms

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