((Perfluorooctyl)ethyl)phosphonic acid (CED0027941)

((Perfluorooctyl)ethyl)phosphonic acid belongs to the organic phosphonic acids, a subclass of organic phosphonic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 528.10 g/mol, ((Perfluorooctyl)ethyl)phosphonic acid is a heavy molecule. This compound is identified by the chemical formula C10H6F17O3P. The substance is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. In the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with capacitors, cell phones, batteries, wires and cables, printed circuit boards, and one additional source. It is also present in synthetic textiles, carpets, and rugs within the textiles, leather and furnishings sector. Other recorded sources include food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, as well as medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Additionally, the compound is used as lubricants within the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector, with one more sector also recorded. Recorded exposure routes for ((Perfluorooctyl)ethyl)phosphonic acid include oral, inhalation, and touch.