CAS 864071-09-0

2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluorooctanoic acid

Description:

2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluorooctanoic acid, commonly referred to as PFOS, is a perfluorinated carboxylic acid characterized by a long carbon chain fully substituted with fluorine atoms, which imparts unique properties such as high thermal stability and resistance to chemical degradation. This compound is a member of the perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) family, known for their surfactant properties and ability to repel water and oil. PFOS is typically used in various industrial applications, including firefighting foams, stain-resistant coatings, and as a surfactant in various formulations. However, due to its persistence in the environment and potential health risks, including endocrine disruption and accumulation in living organisms, PFOS has come under scrutiny and regulatory action in many countries. Its environmental persistence and bioaccumulation potential raise concerns regarding its long-term ecological and human health impacts, leading to ongoing research and regulatory efforts aimed at managing and mitigating its use and presence in the environment.

Formula: C₇₁₃CHF₁₅O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C8HF15O2/c9-2(10,1(24)25)3(11,12)4(13,14)5(15,16)6(17,18)7(19,20)8(21,22)23/h(H,24,25)/i1+1

Synonyms:

• Octanoic-1-13
• Pentadecafluoro(1-< sup> 13< /sup> C)octanoic acid

Perfluorooctanoic-13C Acid

CAS: 864071-09-0

Formula: C₇₁₃CHF₁₅O₂

Molecular weight: 415.06

Ref: 4Z-P-398011

Pentadecafluorooctanoic Acid-13C

Controlled Product

CAS: 864071-09-0

Applications Pentadecafluorooctanoic Acid-13C is an isotopomeric compound of Pentadecafluorooctanoic Acid (P268100). Pentadecafluorooctanoic Acid is used to produce fluoropolymers. It also exhibits a long half-life in human blood and interferes with the binding between liver-fatty acid binding protein and fatty acids.
References Biegel, L. B., et al.: Toxicol. Sci 60, 44 (2001); Luebker, D. J., et al.: Toxicology 176, 175 (2002); Butenhoff, J., et al.: Toxicol. Sci 60, 44 (2002)

Formula: CC₇HF₁₅O₂

Color and Shape: White To Off-White

Molecular weight: 415.061

Ref: TR-P268102