CAS: 52299-26-0

Perfluorodecanephosphonic acid is a fluorinated organic compound, which is synthesized through the controlled polymerization of fluorinated precursors. It is characterized by its unique perfluorinated alkyl chain and a phosphonic acid group, providing a distinctive combination of hydrophobic and functional properties. Its mode of action involves the strong adsorption onto surfaces through the phosphonic acid moiety, allowing the formation of highly stable self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). Perfluorodecanephosphonic acid is primarily utilized in the field of surface modification. Its applications include improving the anti-corrosive properties of metals, enhancing the hydrophobicity of various substrates, and serving as a critical component in the development of advanced coatings for electronic and optical devices. The compound's ability to reliably form dense and ordered SAMs makes it invaluable in the creation of nanoscale architectures and as a tool in nanotechnology research. Its usage is prevalent in experimental and applied materials science, where precise control over surface properties is imperative for functional innovations.

Applications Perfluorodecylphosphonic Acid is used as a standard for environmental testing and research. A compound used in the Identification and molecular interaction studies of thyroid hormone receptor disruptors among household dust contaminants. Perfluorodecylphosphonic Acid is used in the determinationen of perfluorinated compounds in food packaging materials by using HPLC-tandem mass spectrometry. References Zhang, J., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 29, 1345 (2016); Zabaleta, I., Talanta, 152, 353 (2016)