Description

Ammonium perfluorooctanoate (APFO) is a fluorinated surfactant widely utilized in industrial and research applications due to its exceptional surface-active properties. This ammonium salt of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exhibits high thermal and chemical stability, making it suitable for demanding environments. The compound features a perfluorinated carbon chain, which imparts both hydrophobic and lipophobic characteristics, enabling superior performance in reducing surface tension.

With a molecular formula of C₈H₄F₁₅NO₂, APFO is commonly employed in polymerization processes, coatings, and specialized material synthesis. It is available in high-quality formulations to ensure consistency for laboratory and industrial use. Proper handling and storage are recommended to maintain its stability and performance.

This product is intended for research and industrial applications only. Users should consult safety data sheets (SDS) and adhere to all regulatory guidelines when handling this chemical.

Properties

• CAS Number: 3825-26-1
• Complexity: 525
• IUPAC Name: ammonium;2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluorooctanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8HF15O2.H3N/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);1H3
• InChI Key: YOALFLHFSFEMLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 431.0002508
• Molecular Formula: C8H4F15NO2
• Molecular Weight: 431.10
• SMILES: C(=O)(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)[O-].[NH4+]
• Topological: 41.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 431.0002508
• Physical Description: White powder;
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00007 [mmHg]
• Synonyms: Ammonium perfluorooctanoate, 3825-26-1, Ammonium pentadecafluorooctanoate, Ammonium perfluorocaprylate, Fluorad FC 143, Ammonium perfluorocaprilate, Perfluoroammonium octanoate, Octanoic acid, pentadecafluoro-, ammonium salt, FC-143, Perfluorooctanoic acid, ammonium salt, E904OF18PS, DTXSID8037708, DTXCID6017708, CXR-1002, NSC-35120, Octanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluoro-, ammonium salt (1:1), APFO, DTXSID601344239, 223-320-4, Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid ammonium salt, azanium;2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluorooctanoate, Pentadecafluoro-1-octanoic acid, ammonium salt, Ammonium pentadecafluorooctanoate; CXR 1002; DS 101; FC 1015, EINECS 223-320-4, NSC 35120, UNII-E904OF18PS, CCRIS 8803, PFOA, ammonium salt, FC-143 surfactant, MSK9503M, 1ST9503M, Tox21_300595, DS-101, AKOS015852804, FC-1015, NCGC00163859-01, NCGC00254249-01, Perfluoro-n-octanoic acid, ammonium salt, CAS-3825-26-1, NS00002644, P1449, PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID AMMONIUM SALT [MI], A824083, PENTADECAFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID, AMMONIUM SALT, ammonium 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluorooctanoate, azanium 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecakis(fluoranyl)octanoate

Ammonium perfluorooctanoate is primarily used as an emulsifier in the polymerization of fluorinated monomers, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Its surfactant properties make it valuable in the production of water- and oil-repellent coatings for textiles and industrial materials. Additionally, APFO serves as a processing aid in the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, enhancing dispersion and stability. Research applications include its use in micelle formation studies and as a template for nanostructured materials. Due to regulatory considerations, alternative surfactants are increasingly being explored for some applications.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• Not Classified

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P260, P263, P264, P270, P280, P318, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (84.9%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (15.6%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (26.8%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (72.1%)
• STOT SE 3 (14%)
• Carc. 2 (86%)
• Repr. 1B (84.9%)
• Lact. (84.9%)
• STOT RE 1 (84.9%)

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