Hexafluoroglutaric acid
Agent Name
Hexafluoroglutaric acid
CAS Number
376-73-8
Formula
C5-H2-F6-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Perfluoroglutaric acid; Glutaric acid, hexafluoro- (8CI); Pentanedioic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4-hexafluoro-; Pentanedioic acid, hexafluoro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Beige highly hygroscopic crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Perfluorobutyric acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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