Perfluorobutyric acid
Agent Name
Perfluorobutyric acid
CAS Number
375-22-4
Formula
C4-H-F7-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Heptafluoro-1-butanoic acid; Heptafluorobutanoic acid; Heptafluorobutyric acid; Kyselina heptafluormaselna [Czech]; Perfluorobutanoic acid; Perfluoropropanecarboxylic acid; Butanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-heptafluoro-; Butanoic acid, heptafluoro-; Butyric acid, heptafluoro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Perfluoroalkyl Acids
Description
Colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Perfluorocarboxylic acids include Perfluoroacetic, Perfluoropropionic, Perfluorobutyric, Perfluorovaleric, Perfluorocaproic, Perfluoroheptanoic, Perfluorocaprylic, Perfluorononanoic, Perfluorocapric, Perfluoroundecanoic, and Perfluorododecanoic acid; These long-chain perfluoroalkanecarboxylic acids and their salts are used as wetting, dispersing, emulsifying, and foaming agents. They greatly reduce surface tension in aqueous solutions. [Ullmann]
Comments
Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Perfluorooctanoic acid." See "Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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