Description

Ammonium perfluorooctanoate (APFO) is a highly specialized fluorinated surfactant and industrial chemical with a molecular formula of C₈H₄F₁₅NO₂. This compound is widely recognized for its exceptional surface-active properties, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, making it an invaluable reagent in advanced material science and industrial applications. Its unique perfluorinated carbon chain imparts both hydrophobic and oleophobic characteristics, enabling its use as a processing aid in polymer synthesis, particularly in fluoropolymer production.

Supplied as a fine white powder or aqueous solution, Ammonium perfluorooctanoate exhibits excellent solubility in polar solvents and demonstrates remarkable stability under extreme conditions. The product undergoes rigorous quality control measures to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for research and manufacturing purposes. As a key component in emulsion polymerization processes, it facilitates the production of high-performance fluoroplastics with superior mechanical and chemical properties.

Researchers value this compound for its ability to reduce surface tension at extremely low concentrations, making it indispensable for applications requiring precise interfacial control. The material should be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment in well-ventilated areas due to its specialized nature.

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 serves as a critical processing aid in the production of fluoropolymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), where it acts as an emulsifier during polymerization. Its exceptional surface activity makes it valuable for creating hydrophobic and stain-resistant coatings for textiles and industrial materials. In material science research, APFO is utilized to modify surface properties and improve dispersion characteristics in composite formulations. The compound also finds application as a wetting agent and leveling additive in specialty coating systems requiring extreme chemical resistance.

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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