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Perfluorohexadecanoic acid

Also known as Perfluoropalmitic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,16-hentriacontafluorohexadecanoic acid, Hexadecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,16-hentriacontafluoro-

CAS 67905-19-5Formula C16HF31O2Molar mass 814.12 g/molEC 267-638-1
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Corrosive 2 suppliers listed
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Perfluorohexadecanoic acid chemical structure, C16HF31O2, CAS 67905-19-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
67905-19-5
Formula
C16HF31O2
Molar mass
814.12 g/mol
EC number
267-638-1
HS code
291590
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Perfluorohexadecanoic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Perfluorohexadecanoic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16HF31O2 and a molar mass of 814.12 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 67905-19-5. The IUPAC name is 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,16-hentriacontafluorohexadecanoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,16-hentriacontafluorohexadecanoic acid
CAS number
67905-19-5 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
267-638-1
Molecular formula
C16HF31O2
UNII
45VZ768E35
MDL number
MFCD00153239
InChIKey
OJMBMWRMTMHMSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16HF31O2/c17-2(18,1(48)49)3(19,20)4(21,22)5(23,24)6(25,26)7(27,28)8(29,30)9(31,32)10(33,34)11(35,36)12(37,38)13(39,40)14(41,42)15(43,44)16(45,46)47/h(H,48,49)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(=O)(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)O

Synonyms

  • Perfluoropalmitic acid
  • 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,16-hentriacontafluorohexadecanoic acid
  • Hexadecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,16-hentriacontafluoro-
  • PFHxDA perfluorohexadecanoic acid
  • Hexadecanoic acid, hentriacontafluoro-
  • PFHxDA
  • hentriacontafluorohexadecanoic acid
  • Perfluorohexadecanoicacid
  • perfluorohexadecanoate
  • Perfluoro-n-hexadecanoic acid
  • Perfluorohexadecanoic acid (PFHxDA)
  • Perfluorohexadecanoic acid 50 microg/mL in Methanol:Water
  • Perfluoropalmitic acid, Hentriacontafluorohexadecanoic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
814.12 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
813.9482 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
9.53calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
14calc.
Heavy atoms
49calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.94calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS05: Corrosive
Corrosive

Hazard statements

  • H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements (12)
  • P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P301 + P330 + P331If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
  • P302 + P361 + P354If on skin: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Detected in ski wax.

Non-polymer PFAS -> Sports articles -> Ski wax.

Use classes: Pfas.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Significant new use rule

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Perfluorohexadecanoic acid is traded under.

HS 2915.90Indicative HS code

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated…

World exports in 2024
$3.42B
+5.6% vs 2023, imports $3.55B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Indonesia15.9%
  2. Germany13.0%
  3. Malaysia12.4%
Top importers
  1. China14.4%
  2. Netherlands11.7%
  3. United States11.5%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Perfluorohexadecanoic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Perfluorohexadecanoic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Perfluorohexadecanoic acid?

Perfluorohexadecanoic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16HF31O2 and a molar mass of 814.12 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 67905-19-5. The IUPAC name is 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,16-hentriacontafluorohexadecanoic acid.

What is the CAS number of Perfluorohexadecanoic acid?

The CAS registry number of Perfluorohexadecanoic acid is 67905-19-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Perfluorohexadecanoic acid?

The molecular formula of Perfluorohexadecanoic acid is C16HF31O2 and its molar mass is 814.12 g/mol.

What is Perfluorohexadecanoic acid used for?

Detected in ski wax. Non-polymer PFAS -> Sports articles -> Ski wax. Use classes: Pfas.

Is Perfluorohexadecanoic acid hazardous?

Perfluorohexadecanoic acid carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: causes severe skin burns and eye damage. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Perfluorohexadecanoic acid?

Perfluorohexadecanoic acid is usually classified under HS code 291590 (Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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