Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

Name: Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032585

About Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (CAS 1763-23-1) is an organosulfur compound offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C8HF17O3S, corresponding to a molecular weight of 500.13 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid. It is also known as Perfluorooctylsulfonic acid or Heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonic acid.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032585
CAS Number	1763-23-1
IUPAC name	1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid
Molecular formula	C₈HF₁₇O₃S
Molecular weight	500.13 g/mol
Exact mass	499.9375
InChIKey	YFSUTJLHUFNCNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)O)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
PubChem CID	74483

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 20
TPSA	62.8 Å²
Synonyms	Perfluorooctylsulfonic acid, Heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonic acid, Eftop EF 101, 1-Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid, Heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulphonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonic acid, EF 101, 1-Octanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluoro-, perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, PFOS compound

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H362May cause harm to breast-fed children
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P263, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P304 + P340, P317, P318, P319, P330, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid is 1763-23-1. It is also known as Perfluorooctylsulfonic acid, Heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonic acid, Eftop EF 101.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid?

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid has the molecular formula C8HF17O3S and a molecular weight of 500.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid can I order?

We supply Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid?

Yes. Every lot of Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.