How octafluoroadipic acid fits Industrial Chemicals: how to use, pair and avoid the traps
octafluoroadipic acid (CAS 336-08-3) isn't a load-and-go material. In Industrial Chemicals, the dosing rhythm and how it meshes with the rest of the system usually decide the final result, so this page unpacks those parts.
Starting with the mechanism
Its role in one sentence:Industrially, the value of octafluoroadipic acid (CAS 336-08-3) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Industrial Chemicals, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single 'assay' number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:
- 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (CAS 91-10-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Methyl phenethyl ether (CAS 3558-60-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Rotundone (CAS 14765-30-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetylsalicylic acid (CAS 50-78-2)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Albuterol sulfate (CAS 51022-70-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Basic specifications
| Name | octafluoroadipic acid |
|---|---|
| English name | octafluoroadipic acid |
| CAS No. | 336-08-3 |
| Formula | OHC(O)C4F8COOH |
| Molecular weight | 290.06 g/mol |
| Applications | Industrial Chemicals |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula OHC(O)C4F8COOH, molecular weight 290.06 g/mol, CAS 336-08-3. Sourced from public chemical databases such as PubChem, ChemSpider and the CAS Registry; the CAS number is the authoritative registry identifier. Purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Thinking through the choice
If I had to pick one, it'd be: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.
Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.
Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.
Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.
Where most cases go wrong
- Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.
- Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.
- Ignoring transport and storage: most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling.
Q&A
When buying octafluoroadipic acid, which batch documents should I expect?
Standard flow: COA with each shipment, MSDS and TDS on request; if you have a target spec or customer acceptance criteria, list the key limits up front — the supplier will match to your grade, which beats a generic COA.
What should I compare between different batches of octafluoroadipic acid?
Beyond assay, the impurity profile and batch-to-batch consistency matter most — residual solvent, colour, heavy metals can shift significantly at the same nominal purity, and that is what moves the finished result. Hold samples of critical lots for third-party checks.
What usually goes wrong with octafluoroadipic acid in transport and storage?
Most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling: moisture, over-temperature, or commingling. Keep sealed packaging in a cool, dry store, and verify lot numbers and arrival temperature before dosing.
What is the molecular formula and weight of octafluoroadipic acid?
For octafluoroadipic acid, the molecular formula is OHC(O)C4F8COOH and molecular weight about 290.06 g/mol (CAS 336-08-3). These are published physical properties; exact purity, specification and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Comparable grades
- 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (CAS 91-10-1)
- Methyl phenethyl ether (CAS 3558-60-9)
- Rotundone (CAS 14765-30-1)
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)
- Acetylsalicylic acid (CAS 50-78-2)
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)
See site search for octafluoroadipic acid or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
Procurement contact
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
Contact: info@chemsp.cn | +86-18553102138
Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Data source & notes
Physical data in this page (formula, molecular weight, etc.) is referenced from public chemical databases such as PubChem, ChemSpider and the CAS Registry — intrinsic published properties of the substance.The CAS number (336-08-3) of octafluoroadipic acid is the authoritative registry identifier from CAS, useful for precise cross-database verification.Purity, packaging, storage and transport follow the batch COA and order confirmation documents; application notes are general industry experience and any specific process must be validated and assessed for compliance.