59587-38-1 | Potassium 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctanesulphonate

CAS:59587-38-1 | Potassium 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctanesulphonate ,Description

PFOS is a fluorinated organic compound that contains a sulphonate group. It was first synthesized in the 1950s and has since been used in a wide range of industrial applications, including the production of fire-fighting foams, textiles, paper, and electronics. PFOS is highly resistant to degradation and can persist in the environment for decades. Due to its persistence, PFOS has been detected in various environmental matrices, including air, water, soil, and biota. The potential health effects of PFOS have led to its regulation and phase-out in many countries.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Compound Structure and Properties

• The Structure of Potassium Tetrahydrogen Pentafluoride: A study by Coyle, Schroeder, and Ibers (1970) discusses the structure of potassium tetrahydrogen pentafluoride, a compound related to potassium tridecafluorooctanesulphonate. This study provides insights into the molecular structure and bonding properties of fluorine-containing potassium compounds, which are relevant for understanding the chemical behavior of potassium tridecafluorooctanesulphonate in various applications (Coyle, Schroeder, & Ibers, 1970).

Chemical Synthesis and Reactions

• Synthesis of N-(Fluorosulfuryl)Sulfonamide Salts: Beran, Příhoda, and Taraba (2010) describe a method for preparing potassium salts of N-(fluorosulfuryl)trifluoromethane sulfonamide, which demonstrates the versatility and reactivity of fluorine and sulfur-containing potassium salts in chemical synthesis. This research can be extrapolated to understand how potassium tridecafluorooctanesulphonate might react under similar conditions (Beran, Příhoda, & Taraba, 2010).

Environmental and Agricultural Applications

• Application in Explosive Mineralization: A study by Khatebasreh et al. (2022) investigates the use of potassium ferrate as an activator for explosive degradation in an aqueous solution. This research highlights the potential environmental applications of potassium-based compounds in removing hazardous materials from water, which may extend to potassium tridecafluorooctanesulphonate for similar environmental remediation purposes (Khatebasreh et al., 2022).
• Potassium in Agriculture: Römheld and Kirkby (2010) provide a comprehensive review of the research on potassium in agriculture, discussing its role in soil, plant physiology, and nutrition. This information is pertinent for understanding the agricultural applications of potassium tridecafluorooctanesulphonate, particularly in terms of its interaction with soil and plant systems (Römheld & Kirkby, 2010) .

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