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Pentafluoropropionic acid

CAS422-64-0EC207-021-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Ultra-short chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acid

Pentafluoropropionic acid is an ultra-short chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acid. It is a colorless, strongly acidic liquid that is soluble in both water and polar organic solvents.

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanoic acid

InChIKey

LRMSQVBRUNSOJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

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

Synonyms (14)
  • PERFLUOROPROPANOIC ACID
  • PFPrA
  • PFPrA perfluoropropionic acid
  • Pentafluoropropanoic acid
  • Pentafluoropropionic acid
  • Perfluoropropionic acid
  • Propanoic acid, pentafluoro-
  • Propionic acid, pentafluoro-
  • perfluoro-n-propanoic acid