In today's world, Ammonium perfluorononanoate has taken a fundamental role in society. Whether as a topic of discussion, as the protagonist of an important event or as a representative figure in a specific area, Ammonium perfluorononanoate has captured the attention of people around the world. From its impact on popular culture to its influence on politics, Ammonium perfluorononanoate has proven to be a relevant topic that deserves to be analyzed and discussed. In this article, we will delve into the world of Ammonium perfluorononanoate and explore its importance and impact on different aspects of daily life.
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IUPAC name
Heptadecafluorononanoic acid ammoniate (1:1)
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3D model (JSmol)
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ChemSpider | |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.242.185 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C9H4F17NO2 | |
Molar mass | 481.106 |
Density | 1.753 g/mL |
Boiling point | 196 °C (385 °F; 469 K) |
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~8.0 mmol/L[1] | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa).
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Ammonium perfluorononanoate (APFN) is an anionic surfactant that in water forms liquid crystalline phases (Lyotropic liquid crystal). It is the ammonium salt of perfluorononanoic acid.
The phase diagram of APFN/H2O system is delineated by the presence of a lamellar phase and a nematic phase with awide isotropic solution. The nematic phase is of the type I, and the aggregates have a positive and diamagnetic anisotropy. In the presence of a magnetic field, the aggregates align parallel to the field direction. The change of phase at the lamellar-nematic temperature has been ascribed to order-disorder transitions.
It has recently been shown that the lamellar phase of the APFN/2H2O system form multilamellar vesicles under shear rate.[2]
In 2020, a California bill was passed banning APFN as an intentionally added ingredient from cosmetics.[3]