Hexafluoroantimonic Acid

CAS: 16950-06-4

Ref. 3D-FH77802

Product Information

• Name: Hexafluoroantimonic Acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Hexafluoroantimonic acid (HFA) is a hydroxy group-containing compound that can be used as a fluorescence probe. HFA is used in the synthesis of polymers and in the production of cationic polymerization initiators, which are compounds that initiate the polymerization of monomers. It reacts with hydrogen fluoride to form hexafluorophosphoric acid and hexafluoroacetic acid. Hexafluoroantimonic acid has been shown to have biodegradable properties and is not toxic to humans or plants. However, it does cause environmental pollution through its ability to deplete ozone.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 236.76 g/mol
• Formula: F₆HSb
• Purity: Min. 95%