| Perfluorooctanesulfonamide is a longer chain fluorinated surfactant used in polymers. Used in aqueous film firm-forming foam to extinguish hydrocarbon-based fires. Synonyms: AI 3-29759, Desethylsulfluramid, Perfluoroctylsulfonamide, Perfluorooctanesulfonamide, Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid Amide, Perfluorooctylsulfonamide, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonamide, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptadecafluorooctan-1-sulfonamide CAS No: 754-91-6 Molecular Formula: C8H2F17NO2S Molecular Weight: 499.14 Purity: 85% Appearance: White to off-white solid Melting Point: 145-155C (lit) Solubility: Ethanol, DMSO and DMF (10mg/ml) Method for Determining Identity: Proton NMR Spectroscopic analysis Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. |