53826-12-3 | 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctanoic acid

CAS:53826-12-3 | 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctanoic acid ,Description

3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctanoic acid (TFOA) is a fluorinated organic compound that is gaining increasing attention due to its unique properties and potential applications in a variety of scientific fields. TFOA is an aliphatic carboxylic acid with a molecular structure consisting of three carbon atoms, three fluorine atoms, four oxygen atoms, and eight hydrogen atoms. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature and has a boiling point of 217°C and a melting point of -16°C. TFOA has been found to have a range of interesting properties, including low volatility, low toxicity, and high solubility in aqueous solutions.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Photodegradation and Defluorination

• Photochemical Defluorination: Vacuum ultraviolet light (VUV) and trivalent iron ions (Fe3+) can be used for the efficient defluorination of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in aqueous solutions. This process is more effective under acidic conditions and results in the production of shorter-chain perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFCAs) (Cheng, Liang, Yang, & Hu, 2014).

Biotransformation in Environmental Systems

• Biotransformation in River Sediment: Fluorotelomer alcohols like 6:2 FTOH undergo rapid biotransformation in aerobic river sediment systems, leading to the formation of several polyfluorinated and perfluorinated carboxylates, suggesting a selective degradation pathway in such environments (Zhao et al., 2013).

Groundwater Remediation

• Heat-activated Persulfate Oxidation: For in-situ groundwater remediation, heat-activated persulfate has been evaluated for the oxidation of PFOA. This method effectively removes CF2 groups, transforming PFOA into shorter chain PFCAs and fluoride ions (Park et al., 2016).

Environmental Fate and Transport

• Fate in Aquatic Ecosystems: Studies on polyfluorinated chemicals in the Western Arctic show the presence of perfluorooctanoic acid and its derivatives in various components of the food web, indicating the widespread distribution and persistence of these compounds in aquatic ecosystems (Powley et al., 2008).

Toxicology and Human Health Impact

• Toxicological Implications: Perfluorinated compounds like PFOA and its derivatives exhibit developmental toxicity and have implications on human health due to their widespread presence in the environment and resistance to biological degradation (Lau, Butenhoff, & Rogers, 2004).

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