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342041

Sigma-Aldrich

Perfluoroheptanoic acid

≥97.0%

Synonym(s):

Tridecafluoroheptanoic acid, Perfluoroheptanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
CF3(CF2)5CO2H
CAS Number:
375-85-9
Molecular Weight:
364.06
Beilstein:
1808210
EC Number:
206-798-9
MDL number:
MFCD00039604
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24861023
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥97.0%

form

solid

refractive index

n20/D 1.306 (lit.)

bp

175 °C/742 mmHg (lit.)

mp

30 °C (lit.)

density

1.792 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)C(F)(F)C(F)(F)C(F)(F)C(F)(F)C(F)(F)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C7HF13O2/c8-2(9,1(21)22)3(10,11)4(12,13)5(14,15)6(16,17)7(18,19)20/h(H,21,22)

InChI key

ZWBAMYVPMDSJGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Perfluoroheptanoic acid can be used as a reactant:
  • For the fluoroalkylation of C-H bonds of aromatic compounds using Ni/SiO2 nanocatalyst.
  • To synthesize biphenylyl benzoates via Mitsunobu reaction.
  • To synthesize N-perfluoracyl β-thioamides from β-thio amines in the presence of methyl chloroformate.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360D,H372

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B - STOT RE 1

Target Organs

Liver

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

342041-BULK:
342041-VAR:
342041-25G:
342041-5G:

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BCBZ4967
BCBW4625

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N Kudo et al.
Chemico-biological interactions, 134(2), 203-216 (2001-04-20)
Elimination in urine and feces was compared between four perfluorinated fatty acids (PFCAs) with different carbon chain length. In male rats, perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHA) was rapidly eliminated in urine with the proportion of 92% of the dose being eliminated within
Bart B L Groen et al.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 101(11), 3978-3988 (2016-11-05)
Skeletal muscle protein synthesis is highly responsive to food intake. It has been suggested that the postprandial increase in circulating insulin modulates the muscle protein synthetic response to feeding. The objective of the study was to investigate whether a greater
Wenchao Han et al.
Environment international, 116, 206-213 (2018-04-27)
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been widely detected in different populations. However, limited data is available about exposure among family members. To investigate the PFASs levels in parents and their newborns and to understand their correlation and health implications
Mingxiao Zhao et al.
Molecular bioSystems, 13(4), 756-766 (2017-02-23)
After a large-scale radiological accident, early-response biomarkers to assess radiation exposure over a broad dose range are not only the basis of rapid radiation triage, but are also the key to the rational use of limited medical resources and to
Huangfang Xu et al.
Environment international, 143, 105952-105952 (2020-07-28)
Long-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and their short-chain alternatives have been produced and used extensively in China. However, it is unclear whether these compounds contribute to the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women residing in contaminated areas.
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