Perfluorosulfonic acids
Perfluorosulfonic acids (PFSAs) are chemical compounds of the formula CnF(2n+1)SO3H and thus belong to the family of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFASs). The simplest example of a perfluorosulfonic acid is the trifluoromethanesulfonic acid. Perfluorosulfonic acids with six or more perfluorinated carbon atoms, i.e. from perfluorohexanesulfonic acid onwards, are referred to as long-chain.[1]
Properties[]
Perfluorosulfonic acids are organofluoroanalogues of conventional alkanesulfonic acids, but they are several pKA units stronger (and are therefore strong acids). Their perfluoroalkyl chain has a highly hydrophobic character.
Use[]
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, for example, has been used in hard chromium plating.
Regulation[]
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid was included in Annex B of the Stockholm Convention in 2009 and subsequently in the EU POPs Regulation.[2]
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid including its salts and related compounds was proposed for inclusion in the Stockholm Convention.[3]
Examples[]
| Name | Abbreviation | Structural formula | Molecular weight (g/mol) | CAS No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFPrS | C3F7SO3H | 250.09 | 423-41-6 | |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid | PFBS | C4F9SO3H | 300.10 | 375-73-5 |
| PFPS | C5F11SO3H | 350.11 | 2706-91-4 | |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid | PFHxS | C6F13SO3H | 400.12 | 355-46-4 |
| PFHpS | C7F15SO3H | 450.12 | 375-92-8 | |
| Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid | PFOS | C8F17SO3H | 500.13 | 1763-23-1 |
| PFNS | C9F19SO3H | 550.14 | 68259-12-1 | |
| PFDS | C10F21SO3H | 600.15 | 335-77-3 |
Literature[]
- OECD, ed. (2022), "3. Perfluoroalkane sulfonic (a) and sulfinic (b) acids", Fact Cards of Major Groups of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs), OECD Environment, Health and Safety Publications 68 Series on Risk Management, pp. 31–41
References[]
- Perfluorosulfonic acids