Undecanedioic acid (CED0014724)

Undecanedioic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula $\text{C}_{11}\text{H}_{20}\text{O}_{4}$ and an average molecular weight of 216.27 g/mol. Undecanedioic acid belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. This substance is released from several plastics, including polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and polystyrene. It is found in or released from nine recorded sources across various categories. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with soap detergents, bleaching agents, and cigar cigarettes. In the context of food, food processing, and cookware, it is found in processing meats and food contact materials. Other recorded sources include drinking water and water supply, as well as electrical and electronic equipment, specifically fixed capacitors and their manufacture, antennas, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.