Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, hexadecyl ester (CED0177830)

Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, hexadecyl ester belongs to the fatty alcohol esters, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula C24H48O2 and an average molecular weight of 368.65 g/mol. It is classified as a lipid and lipid-like molecule. In industrial applications, it is utilized as a softener and conditioner. The compound has been identified in nine recorded sources. Within the category of food, food processing, and cookware, it is associated with food contact materials, the processing of meats, and the preparation of vinegar, wine, or sparkling wine. It is also found in drinking water and water supply systems, as well as in indoor air, dust, and atmospheric transport. Additional sources include fencing used in building and construction, electrically stimulated smoking devices in electrical and electronic equipment, and cigar cigarettes among household cleaning and consumer products. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include inhalation, oral ingestion, and touch.