Fluoroethane (CED0014034)

Fluoroethane is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H5F and an average molecular weight of 48.06 g/mol. Fluoroethane belongs to the organofluorides, a class of organohalogen compounds within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 26 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, sources include amplifiers, antennas, auxiliary devices, coils, and communication cables or conductors, among 12 others. It is also associated with household cleaning and consumer products, specifically cigar cigarettes, soap detergents, tobacco smoke filters, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Additionally, fluoroethane is linked to building and construction materials such as ceilings, tents or canopies. In the sector of food, food processing and cookware, it is found in food preservation and fermentation processes for beer.