Perfluorohexanoic Acid

About Perfluorohexanoic Acid

Perfluorohexanoic Acid is a fluorinated building block carrying the CAS registry number 307-24-4. With the molecular formula C6HF11O2, it has a molar mass of 314.05 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluorohexanoic acid. Alternative names: Undecafluorohexanoic acid and Hexanoic acid, undecafluoro-.

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, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, Perfluorohexanoic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations 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	Perfluorohexanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-040144
CAS Number	307-24-4
IUPAC name	2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluorohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆HF₁₁O₂
Molecular weight	314.05 g/mol
Exact mass	313.9801
InChIKey	PXUULQAPEKKVAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(=O)(C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)O
PubChem CID	67542

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 13
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Undecafluorohexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, undecafluoro-, Hexanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluoro-, Undecafluoro-1-hexanoic acid, PFHxA perfluorohexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluoro-, ammonium salt, Hexanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluoro-, methyl ester, Perfluorocaproic acid, Perfluoro-n-hexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, perfluoro-, CS-B0904

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, 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 Perfluorohexanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Perfluorohexanoic Acid is 307-24-4. It is also known as Undecafluorohexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, undecafluoro-, Hexanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluoro-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Perfluorohexanoic Acid?

Perfluorohexanoic Acid has the molecular formula C6HF11O2 and a molecular weight of 314.05 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6-undecafluorohexanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Perfluorohexanoic Acid can I order?

We supply Perfluorohexanoic 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 Perfluorohexanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Perfluorohexanoic 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 Perfluorohexanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Perfluorohexanoic 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.