Pyrasulfotole (CED0024704)

Pyrasulfotole is an organic compound with the chemical formula $\text{C}_{14}\text{H}_{13}\text{F}_3\text{N}_2\text{O}_4\text{S}$ and an average molecular weight of 362.32 g/mol. Pyrasulfotole belongs to the benzoyl derivatives, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. The compound has been identified in or released from 19 recorded sources across several sectors. In aquatic systems and sediments, it is found in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and freshwater. It is also present in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, and desalinated water. Within wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, the substance appears in industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, mine wastewater, and unspecified wastewater. Additional sources include appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers. In the marine, shipping, and aquaculture sector, it is recorded in bilge water and ballast water, while agriculture and land management sources include irrigation water. Two further sectors have also been recorded as sources. Exposure to pyrasulfotole can occur through oral, inhalation, and touch routes.