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Heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid (CAS 1763-23-1)

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Alternate Names:
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid; Perfluorooctanesulfonate; PFOS
CAS Number:
1763-23-1
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
500.13
Molecular Formula:
C8HF17O3S
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid, also known as Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) is an organic compound that belongs to the group of perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids. It is a synthetic compound that is used commercially in a wide variety of products due to its chemical properties. Heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid is a persistent environmental pollutant and has been found to accumulate in the environment, human tissues, and animals. This compound has been studied extensively due to its potential health risks. It is believed that Heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid can interact with the cell membrane and disrupt the normal functioning of the cell. It can also bind to proteins and enzymes, leading to changes in their activity. Additionally, Heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid can interfere with the metabolism of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. It can induce oxidative stress, disrupt the endocrine system, and affect the immune system. It has also been linked to reproductive and developmental toxicity, as well as cancer.


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Heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid, 250 mg

sc-235283B
250 mg
$159.00

Heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid, 1 g

sc-235283
1 g
$380.00

Heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid, 5 g

sc-235283A
5 g
$1445.00

Hi, Hope you are doing well. I'm looking for a quotation for 1g of PFOS inclusive shipping charges and delvery lead time. Kindly do the needful. Regards, Ram SUNY ESF

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Answered by: BlakeJ
Date published: 2025-09-25

Can I get this product in a custom formulation? Can you prepare 100mM stock in DMSO for the 250mg product? I also have one more question, how does this product come in? Does it come sealed under argon gas or just as a powder in a regular amber

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Date published: 2025-04-23

Hi. I would like to confirm availabilty of this item (250 mg) and get an estimated shipping/delivery date please. Thank you for your help.

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Answered by: BlakeJ
Date published: 2024-09-20

Hello, I am Hatice, PhD—student at Clemson University. We are looking for PFOS for our research project. We would like to buy some of your products, but before that, I wanted to make use of it as an analytical grade compound.

Asked by: Hatice
Thank you for contacting Santa Cruz Biotechnology. This compound is research grade .
Answered by: BlakeJ
Date published: 2024-03-28

Dear Sir/Madam, please send me the Certificate of Analysis of sc-235283B product heptadecafluorooctanesulfonic acid lot: C1320. Thank you, Zsófia Krizsek

Asked by: Zsófia
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Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2022-11-16

How do you dissolve this product in (for tissue culture purposes)?

Asked by: Sallyy
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately solubility has not been tested for this chemical.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2019-01-26

Is sc-235283 actually in stock?

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Date published: 2017-06-14
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