336-23-2

Basic information

• Product Name: PotassiuM Perfluoropentanoate
• Synonyms: PotassiuM Perfluoropentanoate;Potassium nonafluoropentanoate;Potassium nonafluorovalerate;Perfluorovaleric acid (potassium salt)
• CAS NO: 336-23-2
• Molecular Formula: C₅F₉O₂*K
• Molecular Weight: 302.1362288
• Mol File: 336-23-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: PotassiuM Perfluoropentanoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: PotassiuM Perfluoropentanoate(336-23-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: PotassiuM Perfluoropentanoate(336-23-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 336-23-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Potassium perfluoropentanoate is a chemical compound with the formula C5F11CO2K. It is a perfluorinated surfactant and an organic potassium salt. PotassiuM Perfluoropentanoate is used in various applications such as in the production of foams, as a wetting agent in the manufacture of fluoropolymer emulsions, and as a dispersant in the production of paints and coatings. It is also used as a surface tension reducer in the production of fire-fighting foams. Potassium perfluoropentanoate is known for its strong surfactant properties, low interfacial tension, and exceptional chemical stability, making it a valuable ingredient in several industrial processes. However, like other perfluorinated compounds, it is important to consider its environmental impact and regulation due to its persistence and potential bioaccumulation.

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