4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanoic Acid

Ref. 3D-FH84079

Product Information

• Name: 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanoic Acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanoic acid is a perfluorinated compound that belongs to the class of carboxylic acids. It is used in solar cells as a semiconductor material and has been shown to have high concentrations in fatty acid metabolism. 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-Heptafluorohexanoic acid has been shown to increase photocurrent in solar cells and may be carcinogenic. 4HFA is an aliphatic compound that can induce hormonal changes such as weight gain and decreased insulin sensitivity.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 242.09 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₅F₇O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%