3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid (CED0018824)

3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid belongs to the organosulfonic acids and derivatives, a subclass of organic sulfonic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This organic acid and derivative has the chemical formula C8H5F13O3S and an average molecular weight of 428.16 g/mol. The compound is found in or released from 33 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment such as capacitors, cell phones, batteries, printed circuit boards, and wires and cables. It is also present in aquatic systems and sediments, specifically seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. Sources related to drinking water and water supply include bottled water, tap water, drinking water, and desalinated water. Additionally, it is found in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, including mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Other recorded sources include food contact materials and food packaging within the food, food processing, and cookware sector, as well as carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles within the textiles, leather, and furnishings sector, among 8 more sectors. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.