N-MeFOSAA (N-methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamido acetic acid) Safety Profile

Safety Summary

Hazard ProfileMajor human metabolite of N-MeFOSE (used in Scotchgard and food packaging). Transforms to PFOS in the body. Important biomarker for historical 3M PFAS product exposure.

Risk (Adults)Moderate To High

Risk (Children)High

Risk (Dogs)Moderate

Risk (Cats)Moderate

Regulatory Status

SummaryCalifornia Prop 65 listed

Molecular FormulaC11H6F17NO4S

Molecular Weight571.21

Sources

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PubChem computed properties for CID 22286931 (computed, not measured; as recorded by PubChem) DATABASE · 2026
OEHHA notice to interested parties December 24, 2021: PFOS and its salts and transformation and degradation precursors listed (operator save) REGULATORY
OEHHA hazard identification: Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of PFOS and its salts and transformation and degradation precursors, September 2021 (operator save) REGULATORY
PubChem computed structure descriptors for CID 22286931 (computed, not measured; as recorded by PubChem) DATABASE · 2026

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