Oxolinic acid (CED0006928)

Oxolinic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C13H11NO5 and an average molecular weight of 261.23 g/mol. Oxolinic acid belongs to the quinoline carboxylic acids, a subclass of quinolines and derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance is recorded as being found in or released from 22 different sources across several categories. Within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is used in antibiotics. It is identified in drinking water and water supply systems. In the context of food, food processing, and cookware, it is associated with food preservation and the preparation of malt. Its presence is noted in building and construction materials, specifically floors and fencing. Furthermore, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap dispensers, tobacco pipes, tobacco smoke filters, perfumes within detergents and soaps, and match receptacles or boxes. It is also released from electrical and electronic equipment, such as electric switches, amplifiers, coils, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and electric hearing aids, among six other sources. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include oral and inhalation.