octyl (R)-2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate (CED0057907)

octyl (R)-2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C18H27ClO3 and an average molecular weight of 326.86 g/mol. octyl (R)-2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionate belongs to the 2-phenoxypropionic acid esters, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. It is further classified as a member of the benzenoids superclass. The compound has been identified in or released from 19 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within aquatic systems and sediments, it is found in seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. It is also present in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. In the sector of wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, the compound is detected in wastewater, unspecified wastewater, mine wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. Additional sources include agriculture and land management via irrigation water, and marine, shipping, and aquaculture through bilge water and ballast water. It is also associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers, as well as two other sectors. Recorded routes of human exposure to the compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.