Description

Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) is a high-purity fluorinated carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₆HF₁₁O₂ and CAS number 307-24-4. Also known as 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluorohexanoic acid, this compound is a key perfluorinated alkyl substance (PFAS) widely used in advanced chemical research and industrial applications. Its fully fluorinated carbon chain imparts exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surfactant properties. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), making it ideal for analytical standards, material science, and surface modification studies. Available in sealed glass ampules or bulk quantities with customizable packaging to meet your laboratory needs.

Key Features:

• High chemical and thermal stability due to perfluorinated structure
• Low surface tension properties for surfactant applications
• Compatible with organic solvents including methanol and ether
• Stored under inert gas to maintain purity
• MSDS and analytical certificates available upon request

Properties

• CAS Number: 307-24-4
• Complexity: 368
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluorohexanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6HF11O2/c7-2(8,1(18)19)3(9,10)4(11,12)5(13,14)6(15,16)17/h(H,18,19)
• InChI Key: PXUULQAPEKKVAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 313.98008905
• Molecular Formula: C6HF11O2
• Molecular Weight: 314.05
• SMILES: C(=O)(C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)O
• Topological: 37.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 313.98008905
• Color/Form: Colorless liquid
• Boiling Point: 157 °C
• Solubility: In water, 15,700 mg/L at ambient temperature
• Vapor Pressure: 1.49 ± 0.06 [log Psd at 298.15 K ]
• Stability/Shelf Life: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Dissociation Constants: pKa = -0.16
• Synonyms: Perfluorohexanoic acid, 307-24-4, Undecafluorohexanoic acid, PFHxA, Hexanoic acid, undecafluoro-, Hexanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluoro-, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluorohexanoic acid, Undecafluoro-1-hexanoic acid, DTXSID3031862, UNII-ZP34Q2220R, CHEBI:83492, ZP34Q2220R, NSC 5213, NSC-5213, EINECS 206-196-6, UNDECAFLUOROCAPROIC ACID, DTXCID1011862, HSDB 8299, PERFLUORO-1-PENTANECARBOXYLIC ACID, APFHxA, undecafluorohexanoatato, PFHxA perfluorohexanoic acid, UNII: ZP34Q2220R, Hexanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluoro-, methyl ester, Hexanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluoro-, ammonium salt, Perfluorocaproic acid, Perfluorohexanoic acid 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile, C6HF11O2, Perfluorohexanoic Acid (50?g/mL in Methanol), Perfluoro-n-hexanoic acid, IPC-PFFA-6, MFCD00198040, Undecafluorohexanoicacid, Hexanoic acid, perfluoro-, IPC-PFFA-6 HG, SCHEMBL62447, SCHEMBL6907023, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHXA), CHEMBL3183213, Perfluorohexanoic Acid (>90%), MSK9501, NSC5213, Perfluorohexanoic Acid High Grade, CS-B0904, Tox21_300394, Undecafluorohexanoic Acid High Grade, AKOS015852673, FU60480, NCGC00164452-01, NCGC00164452-02, NCGC00254548-01, BS-16816, CAS-307-24-4, Undecafluorohexanoic acid, >=97.0% (T), A5715, A5722, NS00000366, U0067, D77222, EN300-7444938, Q27156874, Undecafluorohexanoic acid, high grade [Ion-Pair Reagent for LC-MS]

Application

Perfluorohexanoic Acid serves as a critical building block for synthesizing fluorinated surfactants and polymers with oil/water repellent properties. Researchers utilize PFHxA as a reference standard in environmental monitoring of PFAS contaminants. In material science, it functions as a surface modifier to create hydrophobic coatings. The compound also finds use as an electrolyte additive in specialty battery systems.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P264, P264+P265, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Eye damage – category 1
• Reproductive toxicity – category 2

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