Heptafluorobutyric Acid

• CAT Number: R057752
• CAS Number: 375-22-4
• Molecular Formula: C4HF7O2
• Molecular Weight: 214.039
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluorobutanoic Acid; Heptafluorobutanoic Acid; FC 23; Fluorad FC 23; H 0024; HFBA; Heptafluorobutanoic Acid; NSC 820; Perfluorobutanoic Acid; Perfluorobutyric Acid; Perfluoropropanecarboxylic Acid
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluorobutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4HF7O2/c5-2(6,1(12)13)3(7,8)4(9,10)11/h(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: YPJUNDFVDDCYIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(=O)(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)O

Heptafluorobutyric Acid is a highly fluorinated carboxylic acid known for its strong acidity and chemical stability. Due to the presence of seven fluorine atoms, it exhibits unique properties such as high electronegativity and hydrophobicity. Heptafluorobutyric Acid is commonly used as a derivatizing agent in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, enhancing the volatility and detection sensitivity of analytes. Additionally, it finds applications in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds, surface treatments, and the production of specialized polymers, particularly in industries requiring materials with low surface energy and high chemical resistance.