Perfluorononanoic acid

About Perfluorononanoic acid

Perfluorononanoic acid is a fluorinated building block carrying the CAS registry number 375-95-1. Its molecular formula is C9HF17O2 and its molecular weight is 464.08 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,9-heptadecafluorononanoic acid. Common synonyms include heptadecafluorononanoic acid and Perfluoro-n-nonanoic acid.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

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. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Perfluorononanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-040146
CAS Number	375-95-1
IUPAC name	2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,9-heptadecafluorononanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₉HF₁₇O₂
Molecular weight	464.08 g/mol
Exact mass	463.9705
InChIKey	UZUFPBIDKMEQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(=O)(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)O
PubChem CID	67821

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	5.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 19
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	heptadecafluorononanoic acid, Perfluoro-n-nonanoic acid, Heptadecafluoropelargonic Acid, Perfluorononan-1-oic acid, Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Nonanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,9-heptadecafluoro-, PFNA perfluorononanoic acid, 21049-39-8 (Na salt), 60871-92-3 (Li salt), 21049-38-7 (K salt), 4149-60-4 (NH4 salt), Nonanoic acid, heptadecafluoro-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H318Causes serious eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H362May cause harm to breast-fed children
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P263, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P318, P319, P330, 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 Perfluorononanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Perfluorononanoic acid is 375-95-1. It is also known as heptadecafluorononanoic acid, Perfluoro-n-nonanoic acid, Heptadecafluoropelargonic Acid.

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

Perfluorononanoic acid has the molecular formula C9HF17O2 and a molecular weight of 464.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,9-heptadecafluorononanoic acid.

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

We supply Perfluorononanoic 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 Perfluorononanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of Perfluorononanoic 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 Perfluorononanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Perfluorononanoic 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.