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Perfluorotridecanoic acid (CAS 72629-94-8)

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CAS Number:
72629-94-8
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
664.11
Molecular Formula:
C13HF25O2
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Perfluorotridecanoic acid is a compound that functions as a surfactant and wetting agent in experimental applications. It has the ability to reduce the surface tension of liquids, allowing for improved spreading and wetting on solid surfaces. At the molecular level, Perfluorotridecanoic acid interacts with the interface between liquids and solids, facilitating the formation of a uniform and stable film. This enables more efficient and consistent interactions between substances in experimental processes. Perfluorotridecanoic acid achieves this by adsorbing onto the surface, altering the intermolecular forces, and promoting the formation of a continuous film. Its mechanism of action involves enhancing the wetting properties of liquids, which can be advantageous in various experimental procedures that require precise and controlled interactions between different substances.


Perfluorotridecanoic acid (CAS 72629-94-8) References

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Perfluorotridecanoic acid, 250 mg

sc-236341
250 mg
$265.00