Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate

Name: Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010815

About Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate

Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate is an organosulfur compound carrying the CAS registry number 29081-56-9. Formula C8H4F17NO3S, molecular weight 517.16 g/mol. The IUPAC name is azane, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid. Common synonyms include Ammonium heptadecafluorooctanesulphonate and Ammonium PFOS.

It is supplied as a solid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 250-280 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

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

We offer Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate in 1 g and 25 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers 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	Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate
Catalogue No.	VQ-010815
CAS Number	29081-56-9
IUPAC name	azane;1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₄F₁₇NO₃S
Molecular weight	517.16 g/mol
Exact mass	516.964
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	UAWBWGUIUMQJIT-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.N
PubChem CID	120124

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Solid
Melting point	250-280 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 21
TPSA	63.8 Å²
Synonyms	Ammonium heptadecafluorooctanesulphonate, Ammonium PFOS, 1-Octanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluoro-, ammonium salt, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonic acid, ammonium salt, Ammonium perfluorooctanesulfonate, Ammonium Heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonate, Ammonium 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonate (~80%), ammonium perfluorooctylsulfonate, Ammonium heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate, Ammonium perfluorooctanesulfonate (FC-120)

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 Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate is 29081-56-9. It is also known as Ammonium heptadecafluorooctanesulphonate, Ammonium PFOS, 1-Octanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluoro-, ammonium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate?

Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate has the molecular formula C8H4F17NO3S and a molecular weight of 517.16 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate can I order?

We supply Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate, in 1 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate?

Yes. Every lot of Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate 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 Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ammonium perfluorooctanesulphonate 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.