3-(Perfluoroheptyl)-3-fluoropropanoic acid (CED0186654)

3-(Perfluoroheptyl)-3-fluoropropanoic acid is an organic compound with the formula C10H4F16O2 and an average molecular weight of 460.11 g/mol. 3-(Perfluoroheptyl)-3-fluoropropanoic acid belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. This compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across several sectors. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, batteries, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and one additional source. It is also found in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. In the food, food processing and cookware sector, it is linked to food packaging, while in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, it is associated with medical devices. Additionally, it is used in lubricants within both the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector. One other sector is also recorded as a source. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.