377-73-1

Basic information

• Product Name: Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid
• Synonyms: Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid;2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)propanoic acid
• CAS NO: 377-73-1
• Molecular Formula: C₄HF₇O₃
• Molecular Weight: 230
• Mol File: 377-73-1.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 126℃
• Flash Point: 29.1°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.718g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 7.9mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.286 (589.3 nm 25℃)
• PKA: 0.52±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid(377-73-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid(377-73-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 377-73-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid is a synthetic compound that belongs to the perfluorinated carboxylic acids family. It is composed of a perfluorinated carbon chain with a methoxy group and a carboxylic acid group attached. This chemical is widely used in the production of surfactants, polymers, and other industrial applications due to its hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. It is also used in the production of non-stick coatings and as a processing aid in the manufacturing of various materials. Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid has raised environmental and health concerns due to its persistence and bioaccumulation in the environment, as well as its potential toxic effects on living organisms.

InChI:InChI=1/C4HF7O3/c5-2(6,1(12)13)3(7,8)14-4(9,10)11/h(H,12,13)

Upstream product

• 79754-25-9 C₈F₁₄O₆ 
• 425-38-7 perfluoro-3-methoxypropionyl fluoride 

Downstream Products

• 356-69-4 methyl 4-oxaperfluoropentanoate 
• 1561-53-1 silver perfluoromethoxybutyrate 
• 98010-17-4 1-phenyl-2,2,3,3,5,5,5-heptafluoro-4-oxapentan-1-one 

Relevant articles and documents

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