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Ethyl perfluorooctanoate (CAS 3108-24-5)

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Alternate Names:
Ethyl pentadecafluorooctanoate; Ethyl pentadecafluorocaprylate
CAS Number:
3108-24-5
Molecular Weight:
442.12
Molecular Formula:
C10H5F15O2
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Ethyl perfluorooctanoate (EFO) is a synthetic compound extensively utilized as a surfactant and corrosion inhibitor in industrial processes. It belongs to the family of perfluorinated aliphatic carboxylic acids and finds its use in several scientific applications. Ethyl perfluorooctanoate can affect the metabolism of proteins and lipids, the absorption of other chemicals, and the transport of ions and other substances across cell membranes.


Ethyl perfluorooctanoate (CAS 3108-24-5) References

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Ethyl perfluorooctanoate, 5 g

sc-263314
5 g
$260.00

Ethyl perfluorooctanoate, 10 g

sc-263314A
10 g
$464.00