fluocortolone (CED0015865)

Fluocortolone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C22H29FO4 and an average molecular weight of 376.46 g/mol. It is classified as follows: fluocortolone belongs to the hydroxysteroids, a subclass of steroids and steroid derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance has been identified in or released from 26 recorded sources across various sectors. In aquatic systems and sediments, it is found in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and freshwater. It is also present in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, and desalinated water. Within wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, it appears in industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, mine wastewater, and unspecified wastewater. Fluocortolone is associated with several household cleaning and consumer products, specifically perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, tobacco smoke filters, and non electric simulated smoking devices. It has also been detected in electrical and electronic equipment, such as radio transmission systems, hybrid capacitors, and antennas, as well as in appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, including water heaters and water coolers. Additionally, it is found in four other sectors. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.