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Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-07-07 21:51:43 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:47 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0056515
Metabolite Identification
Common Namehydrofluoric acid
DescriptionHydrofluoric acid is a strong inorganic acid classified as a halogenated acid, specifically a binary acid composed of hydrogen and fluorine. Its chemical structure consists of a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to a fluorine atom (HF), making it highly reactive and capable of forming complexes with various metal ions. In the realm of chemistry, hydrofluoric acid is often utilized in etching processes, such as in the synthesis of nanoparticles where Nb₂O₅ is dissolved in HF (PMID:41043462 ) or in the fabrication of patterned surfaces using ultraviolet/ozone development for oxide etching (PMID:41036731 ). Additionally, it plays a role in dental materials, where its etching duration significantly affects the shear bond strength of zirconia-enhanced lithium silicate to enamel (PMID:41023957 ). The acid's ability to react with silicate materials highlights its importance in both industrial applications and material science, underscoring its utility in modifying surface properties and enhancing adhesion in composite materials.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
[HF]ChEBI
FluorideChEBI
Fluorure d'hydrogeneChEBI
FluorwasserstoffChEBI
HFChEBI
HydrogenfluoridChEBI
Hydrogen fluorideKegg
HydrofluateGenerator
Hydrofluic acidGenerator
Hydrofluoric acidChEBI
Acid, fluorhydricMeSH
Fluohydric acidMeSH
Acid, fluohydricMeSH
Fluorhydric acidMeSH
Fluoride, hydrogenMeSH
Acid, hydrofluoricMeSH
Molecular FormulaFH
Average Mass20.0063
Monoisotopic Mass20.006228237
IUPAC Namehydrogen fluoride
Traditional Namehydrogen fluoride
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
F
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/FH/h1H
InChI KeyKRHYYFGTRYWZRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N