Perfluoro-5,6-dimethyl-4,7-dioxadecane (CED0186692)

Perfluoro-5,6-dimethyl-4,7-dioxadecane belongs to the organofluorides, a class of organohalogen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 570.07 g/mol, Perfluoro-5,6-dimethyl-4,7-dioxadecane is a heavy molecule. It has the chemical formula C10F22O2. The compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across several diverse sectors. In the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. Within the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is found in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. It is also present in food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector. Additional sources include medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, as well as lubricants used in energy, oil and gas and industrial manufacturing and chemical processing. One more sector is also recorded as a source. Human exposure to this compound can occur through inhalation, oral ingestion, or touch.