Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid

Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Henicosafluoro-1-decanesulfonic acid
Other names
Henicosafluorodecanesulfonic acid, PFDS[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.820
EC Number
  • 206-401-9
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10HF21O3S/c11-1(12,3(15,16)5(19,20)7(23,24)9(27,28)29)2(13,14)4(17,18)6(21,22)8(25,26)10(30,31)35(32,33)34/h(H,32,33,34)
    Key: HYWZIAVPBSTISZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C(C(C(C(C(C(F)(F)S(=O)(=O)O)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(C(C(C(C(F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F)(F)F
Properties
C10HF21O3S
Molar mass 600.14 g·mol−1
Appearance black solid
Density 1.8 g/cm3
Boiling point 224–255[2] °C (435–491 °F; 497–528 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Warning
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid is a chemical compound from the group of perfluorosulfonic acids within the per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS).[3][4] The chemical formula is C10F21SO3H. Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid is a persistent organic pollutant, known for its strong resistance to degradation.[5]

Occurrence

Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid is a micropollutant found in marine organisms and sewage sludge.[6]

Physical properties

Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid forms a dark brown to black solid.[7]

Use

Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid, as a very strong acid, can be used as a catalyst for regioselective alkylations and organic synthesis.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ "Perfluorodecanesulfonic Acid (CAS 335-77-3)". caymanchem.com. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  2. ^ Surampalli, Rao Y. (6 October 2025). PFAS in the Environment: Occurrence, Characterization, Treatment, and Management. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-394-34390-4. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  3. ^ Mohan, Dinesh; Jr, Charles Pittman; Mlsna, Todd E. (28 April 2022). Sustainable Biochar for Water and Wastewater Treatment. Elsevier. p. 557. ISBN 978-0-12-823267-5. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  4. ^ Kempisty, David M.; Racz, LeeAnn (28 July 2021). Forever Chemicals: Environmental, Economic, and Social Equity Concerns with PFAS in the Environment. CRC Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-1-000-40545-3. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  5. ^ Wen, Wu; Xia, Xinghui; Chen, Xi; Wang, Haotian; Zhu, Baotong; Li, Husheng; Li, Yang (1 June 2016). "Bioconcentration of perfluoroalkyl substances by Chironomus plumosus larvae in water with different types of dissolved organic matters". Environmental Pollution. 213: 299–307. Bibcode:2016EPoll.213..299W. doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2016.02.018. ISSN 0269-7491. PMID 26925752. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  6. ^ Leon, Victor M.; Bellas, Juan (13 March 2023). Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Marine Environment: Current Challenges in Marine Pollution. Elsevier. p. 170. ISBN 978-0-323-90444-5. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Catalogue Number TRC-P286540" (PDF). lgcstandards.com. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  8. ^ Olah, George A.; Prakash, G. K. Surya; Sommer, Jean; Molnar, Arpad (26 March 2009). Superacid Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons. p. 66. ISBN 978-0-470-42154-3. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  9. ^ Olah, George A.; Prakash, G. K. Surya (19 October 2004). Carbocation Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-471-28490-1. Retrieved 23 September 2025.